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DY54 JYW

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,849 mi
Last recorded62,849 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,849 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 62,849 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 58,645 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,645 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,004 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 22,004 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,361 miles

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

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 JYW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

DY54 JYW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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