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BC04 YSM

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake application uneven

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,488 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

play both front shock absorber top mounts

Fail 17 Nov 2017 85,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

play both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn very very close to limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn very very close to limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,030 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 73,028 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 67,775 miles

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

both rear and offside front wheel trims missing.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 67,775 miles

both rear and offside front wheel trims missing.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 62,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2011 62,362 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,664 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 46,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,390 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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BC04 YSM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BC04 YSM, 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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BC04 YSM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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