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AF54 YMV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,096 mi
Last recorded105,096 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 105,096 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens smoky dirt on (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake performance not tested no reading o/s rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items moved from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens broken

Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,901 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake not connected (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items moved from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,612 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 76,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,906 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,721 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 65,721 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ecu lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,626 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn low

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn low

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges requires wheel alignment

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,312 miles

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 YMV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMV, 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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What year was AF54 YMV registered?

AF54 YMV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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