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DF04 YZM

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,451 mi
Last recorded75,451 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YZM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy but don't affect pattern or light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 75,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy but don't affect pattern or light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,880 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 57,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,868 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,852 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,852 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,775 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,223 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 YZM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

DF04 YZM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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