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DF04 YAY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YAY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,104 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,778 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 64,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 62,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,587 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner egde

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside rear tyre worn bald (close to cords) on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,586 miles

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

offside wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,540 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 YAY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DF04 YAY, 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 DF04 YAY registered?

DF04 YAY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is DF04 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 YAY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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