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VE04 YFD

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 YFD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 121,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2020 163,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,368 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,331 miles

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,393 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Number plates slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Number plates slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyres wearing unevenly

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,830 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,938 miles

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

Rear wiper split and not clearing

Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 22,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,304 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,400 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 13,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VE04 YFD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE04 YFD, 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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VE04 YFD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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