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AG54 MYT

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,601 mi
Last recorded76,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 MYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp rusted and broken and exhaust loose and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp lenses faded

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp rusted and broken and exhaust loose and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses faded

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,409 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil overfilled

rear silencer clamp loose

Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil overfilled

rear silencer clamp loose

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,163 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,064 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,901 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,701 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,925 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,392 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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AG54 MYT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG54 MYT, 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 AG54 MYT registered?

AG54 MYT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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