MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch seized (8.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears, beside fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking beside fuel tank. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safety catch seized (8.4.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
engine warning lamp on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine warning lamp on
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine warning lamp on
Offside Front tyre has uneven wear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light is on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes greased.
centre stop lamp inoperative.
condition of nearside wiper blade.
engine management light is on.
nearside front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
brake pipes greased.
centre stop lamp inoperative.
condition of nearside wiper blade.
engine management light is on.
nearside front tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.
brake pipes greased.
centre brake light is inoperative.
engine management light is on.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF04 YZS is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YZS, 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 YZS is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2004.
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