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VE54 YCJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level above maximum.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,785 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 71,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,855 miles

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen sufficiently

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,191 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,420 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,383 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 YCJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 YCJ registered?

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

Is VE54 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 YCJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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