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DF04 YBE

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,907 mi
Last recorded52,907 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 35,171 miles

Nearside Front slight play top strut mount

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,138 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2018 29,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,051 miles

engine oil leak

observe ABS

Fail 7 Jun 2017 27,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 20,230 miles

Nearside Front headlight faded

Nearside Front tyre deep age cracks

Offside Front headlight faded

Offside Front tyre deep age cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 20,230 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight faded

Nearside Front tyre deep age cracks

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

Offside Front headlight faded

Offside Front tyre deep age cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deep age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,699 miles

observe abs light

Fail 11 Jun 2015 15,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

observe abs light

Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,705 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,513 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 9,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake warning lamp on i/e brake fluid/hand brake

Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,851 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 7,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 6,252 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 6,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 3,565 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 YBE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

DF04 YBE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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