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DY54 JYA

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,605 mi
Last recorded60,605 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,171 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,329 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,694 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake readings slightly low

rubber boots split on both front lower ball joints

travel on hand brake

very slight movement in both front suspension strut tops

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,369 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear door skin and wheel arch has paint damage.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,369 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear door skin and wheel arch has paint damage.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,557 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt fully due to child seat

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,557 miles

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

unable to inspect n/s/r seat belt fully due to child seat

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,939 miles

rubber boot split on o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,929 miles

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

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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DY54 JYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DY54 JYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY54 JYA registered?

DY54 JYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is DY54 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 JYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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