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YC54 LBA

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,421 mi
Last recorded38,421 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 LBA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,294 miles

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

n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,444 miles

childs seats fitted in rear

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,741 miles

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2009 18,849 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YC54 LBA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC54 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC54 LBA registered?

YC54 LBA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is YC54 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC54 LBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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