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DF04 YZD

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,727 mi
Last recorded71,727 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 71,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,510 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges and slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 8 Jun 2020 64,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges and slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,191 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 48,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,927 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers getting worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,546 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,932 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)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,937 miles

Front wipers smear

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

Nearside rear tyre tyre is cracking on the inner and outer side walls

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

Rear seat belts are slow to retract

Slight bind on the rear brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,153 miles

Both rear seat belts are slow to retract

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,959 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,960 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 YZD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 YZD, 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 YZD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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