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DF04 YMK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,874 miles

Brake performance not tested NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE BURST (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL / ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture PIPE FAILED (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,300 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front air con condensor corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear knocking from within rear damper

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear knocking from within rear damper

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Offside body work damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER / PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture PIPE FAILED CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose FLEXI (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front air con condensor corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear knocking from within rear damper

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear knocking from within rear damper

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Offside body work damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,358 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear tyres starting to perish inside the tread patern

Slight blow from exhaust front flexi

Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear tyres starting to perish inside the tread patern

Slight blow from exhaust front flexi

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

body panels are damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels rear inner sills and suspension mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

rear wiper blade is worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

unable to check brake pads for wear

Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

body panels are damaged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels rear inner sills and suspension mountings are all starting to corrode surface rust

rear wiper blade is worn

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

unable to check brake pads for wear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,684 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

child seat fitted to n/s/r isofix mountings

n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking?

Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,363 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 YMK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF04 YMK, 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 YMK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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