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AO54 YWB

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,840 mi
Last recorded42,840 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine running lumpy

n/s/f tyre has dammage to sidewall no cords exposed

Engine very slow to respond to throttle pedal and vehicle struggles to pull off

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,066 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 20,066 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,474 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2007 8,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YWB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO54 YWB, 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 AO54 YWB registered?

AO54 YWB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 November 2004.

Is AO54 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 YWB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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