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VK54 PSY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,739 mi
Last recorded39,739 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 PSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,732 miles

o/s/f lower balljoint gaitor split

small bulge n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,782 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 20,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 11,241 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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VK54 PSY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK54 PSY, 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 VK54 PSY registered?

VK54 PSY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is VK54 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK54 PSY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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