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FD54 YOP

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,186 mi
Last recorded84,186 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YOP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,186 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,582 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,692 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,090 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,612 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 65,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,529 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 58,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,115 miles

front and rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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FD54 YOP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD54 YOP, 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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FD54 YOP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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