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VE54 YCT

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 88,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 69,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit, inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking, oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to braking and suspension components.

Fail 30 Mar 2024 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise replacement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit, inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking, oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to braking and suspension components.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened chalked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre obviously under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened chalked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre obviously under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to braking and suspension components.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,311 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 58,285 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 56,936 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,953 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,399 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,283 miles

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

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

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

nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,593 miles

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

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,882 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,503 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 YCT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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