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DF04 YAV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YAV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,844 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 68,844 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 65,663 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,470 miles

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

slight blow from centre exhaust joint and front flexi

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,053 miles

exhaust rear back box clamp slight blow

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,873 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 33,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,214 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 28,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 22,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,609 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,633 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,124 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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DF04 YAV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 DF04 YAV, 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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DF04 YAV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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