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DY54 JYF

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,868 mi
Last recorded50,868 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 50,868 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,834 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 44,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,583 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 37,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,900 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 34,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,252 miles

very slight misting of oil to rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,176 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 28,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,554 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres feathered on edges (2mm)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,148 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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DY54 JYF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JYF, 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 DY54 JYF registered?

DY54 JYF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DY54 JYF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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