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AO54 YVZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,598 mi
Last recorded146,598 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 146,598 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 138,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 128,559 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 122,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,036 miles

N/S/F tyre age cracked

N/S/R tyre age cracked

O/S/F tyre age cracked

O/S/R and N/S/R seat belt slow retrack in return

O/S/R tyre age cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F tyre age cracked

N/S/R number plate light dim

N/S/R tyre age cracked

O/S/F tyre age cracked

O/S/R and N/S/R seat belt slow retrack in return

O/S/R tyre age cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,113 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 107,096 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,301 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn through on corner

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Apr 2013 99,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber worn through on corner

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2012 91,449 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

Fail 24 May 2011 82,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 82,982 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,184 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,579 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,856 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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AO54 YVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO54 YVZ, 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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AO54 YVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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