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AK54 YWM

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,063 mi
Last recorded78,063 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,063 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,179 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,822 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,088 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,088 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 42,177 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,203 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 YWM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

AK54 YWM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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