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VE54 YCP

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,554 mi
Last recorded46,554 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 46,554 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing under cover guard missing

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 39,266 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover missing

Nearside Front chassis has accident damage

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side o/sf and n/sf top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 39,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing cover missing

Nearside Front chassis has accident damage

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side o/sf and n/sf top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 34,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced accident damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 25,143 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,184 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 21,057 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 21,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 19,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,641 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 13,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 10,842 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 7,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 4,593 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 YCP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

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

Is VE54 YCP safe to buy?

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