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SY54 YFB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,904 mi
Last recorded65,904 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 YFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,904 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,454 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,974 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,974 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,630 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,490 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,658 miles

air con radiator deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,649 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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SY54 YFB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY54 YFB, 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 SY54 YFB registered?

SY54 YFB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is SY54 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 YFB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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