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YC54 UXY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,467 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front parking light dim

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion on brake pipe to off side rear flexi hose

Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front parking light dim

rear wiper blade worn

slight corrosion on brake pipe to off side rear flexi hose

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,565 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,188 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,503 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UXY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

YC54 UXY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is YC54 UXY safe to buy?

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