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DF04 YYM

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,574 mi
Last recorded32,574 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,574 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both frot tyres outer side wall deteriorated

rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,164 miles

both frot tyres outer side wall deteriorated

rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,960 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 27,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 18,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YYM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

DF04 YYM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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