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DF04 YZS

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,649 mi
Last recorded117,649 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,649 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 117,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 105,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,033 miles

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.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 77,025 miles

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,163 miles

brake pipes greased.

centre brake light is inoperative.

engine management light is on.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,871 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,804 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,452 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,387 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 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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What year was DF04 YZS registered?

DF04 YZS is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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