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AO54 YWA

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 60,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 21 Jan 2025 55,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 55,230 miles

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 Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,654 miles

Offside Rear light unit broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 48,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit broken

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 44,914 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,307 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 39,307 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,858 miles

Front Both sides play at suspension top mounts

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2021 36,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both sides play at suspension top mounts

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 34,377 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 34,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,329 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,757 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,317 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 28,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,845 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,107 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 13,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,146 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 YWA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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