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DN54 YJT

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,327 mi
Last recorded90,327 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YJT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 90,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,085 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,167 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,167 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,066 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 54,066 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,623 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,160 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,037 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall weathered

Fail 6 Jan 2011 40,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall weathered

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,188 miles

NEEDS TRACKING

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,430 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 YJT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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