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VE54 YCR

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,139 mi
Last recorded114,139 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,373 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 99,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Strut top mountings have slight movement in the upper attachment

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 88,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,301 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 26,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 26,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,213 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 23,521 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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,989 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 10,476 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 YCR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YCR, 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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VE54 YCR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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