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AF54 YMX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,077 mi
Last recorded110,077 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s rear outer sill

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Oct 2015 103,805 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Oct 2015 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 99,502 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 94,016 miles

front subframe / front suspension arms / exhaust system - corroding

nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow in retraction

offside front wiper splitting

rear chassis rails / rear inner sills / rear axle and mount areas - corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,487 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside front sidelight slightly dim

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,839 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside front bumper slight damage

offside front tyre close to limit (1.8mm) and worn on edges - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake catching slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,193 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes catching slightly

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,441 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear brake disc inner faces corroded

unable to check brake pad thicknesses

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,902 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 YMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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