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CK04 YKU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,633 mi
Last recorded179,633 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 YKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 179,633 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Fail 1 Feb 2022 179,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all brake discs rusty

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 22 Jan 2021 179,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch ineffective

Fail 22 Jan 2021 179,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch ineffective

Pass 29 May 2019 178,637 miles

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

Offside Front play in strut top mounting

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

Fail 29 May 2019 178,637 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front play in strut top mounting

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

Pass 30 May 2018 173,720 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 173,720 miles

Emissions not tested no reading due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and not attached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 172,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 172,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 167,764 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 167,764 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 149,754 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 129,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2013 118,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2013 118,468 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2012 108,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 101,093 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 101,093 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 92,795 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 81,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,489 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

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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CK04 YKU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CK04 YKU, 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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CK04 YKU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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