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DN54 YJP

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YJP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,653 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,653 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,458 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear caliper slightly damp

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,485 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,247 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,818 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,818 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,898 miles

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2010 35,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2009 28,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,369 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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DN54 YJP 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 DN54 YJP, 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 DN54 YJP registered?

DN54 YJP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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