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AF54 YME

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,065 mi
Last recorded91,065 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 91,065 miles

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper loose

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 91,065 miles

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper loose

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,652 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,425 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,399 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both fron tyers worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,966 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AF54 YME is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 52,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF54 YME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF54 YME is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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