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DN54 YJU

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

86,340 mi
Last recorded86,340 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,340 miles

Outer offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted ,not allowing full inspection time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern ,bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted ,not allowing full inspection time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,961 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brakes slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2021 81,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 78,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 69,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,009 miles

Nearside front top mount

Offside front tyre worn & perished

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 165/60R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

surface corrosion to front and rear bub components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 60,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,962 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 56,962 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,293 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 52,293 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,234 miles

battery insecure

bonnet secondary catch sticking

front brake imbalance 21%

Fail 6 Feb 2013 38,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

bonnet secondary catch sticking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,999 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2010 30,891 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,891 miles

front pads worn

os rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,001 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,723 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 YJU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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