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VE54 YCG

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,248 mi
Last recorded41,248 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YCG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,472 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,472 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,572 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,292 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Mar 2015 19,049 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 19,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 6,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 6,538 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 6,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 6,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 4,749 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 YCG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

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

Is VE54 YCG safe to buy?

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