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AK54 YWE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 84,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on brake discs

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre is perishing

o/s rear tyre is perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,130 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s front tyre perishing

o/s front tyre near wear limit and perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,785 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,819 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,034 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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AK54 YWE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 AK54 YWE, 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 AK54 YWE registered?

AK54 YWE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is AK54 YWE safe to buy?

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