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VE54 YCF

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,896 mi
Last recorded43,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,896 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,458 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 41,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,032 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,756 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,123 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,904 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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VE54 YCF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE54 YCF, 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 VE54 YCF registered?

VE54 YCF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is VE54 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 YCF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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