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YC54 UXN

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,588 mi
Last recorded135,588 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 135,588 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake performance only just met advise service/repair

Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,203 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 126,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 115,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,731 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 102,598 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 102,585 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,587 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 82,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,232 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,403 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 UXN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 YC54 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

YC54 UXN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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