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VE54 YDO

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,970 mi
Last recorded55,970 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 53,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,753 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,751 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,400 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,431 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 37,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,113 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 YDO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc 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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

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

Is VE54 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 YDO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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