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YC54 UXK

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,309 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 82,166 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,912 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 79,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,291 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,747 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,392 miles

n/s/r axle bush deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 75,389 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r axle bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,675 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing and noisey

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner iedge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,176 miles

exhaust front and centre pipe blowing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight fluctuation from offside front brake

unable to see rear pads clearly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,521 miles

offside front brake binding slighty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,870 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,117 miles

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

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,435 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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YC54 UXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC54 UXK, 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 YC54 UXK registered?

YC54 UXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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