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AF54 YMW

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,385 mi
Last recorded89,385 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YMW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 89,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,919 miles

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 80,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 71,158 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,000 miles

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

check engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,412 miles

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

engine check light non

engine oil level high

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,409 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 26,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Near side wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,129 miles

n/s rear tyre on 2mm and worn on both edges

o/s rear tyre on 2mm and bold inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,417 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 YMW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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