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DF04 YBB

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,555 mi
Last recorded26,555 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YBB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,555 miles

front radiator carrier corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,017 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 26,012 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights, beam image effected (4.1.4 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,263 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights deteriorated. Beam image just about visible, attention required (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,640 miles

both headlamps starting to glaze over with age

Fail 22 Sep 2017 24,640 miles

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

both headlamps starting to glaze over with age

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 23,308 miles

engine management light wont go out.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,109 miles

advice slight bond on n/side rear brake

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,837 miles

Advice slight bind on both rear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,162 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 19,162 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,892 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2008 12,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Sat Nav & Phone holders removed for test

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,698 miles

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

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

Sat Nav & Phone holders removed for test

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,635 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 YBB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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