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WV54 YUN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 YUN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,703 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm), and cracking/perishing. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox holed. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm), and cracking/perishing. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,973 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,384 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,368 miles

Check engine lamp illuminated

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Check engine lamp illuminated

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,894 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,950 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,933 miles

travel hand brake lever

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,751 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,589 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,877 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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WV54 YUN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV54 YUN, 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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WV54 YUN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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