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YC54 UYA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,469 mi
Last recorded124,469 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,469 miles

offside and nearside rear sills and sill backs corroded

offside front tyre worn

Fail 9 Feb 2021 124,469 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear sills and sill backs corroded

offside front tyre worn

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,586 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 112,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 105,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake performance poor

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 91,030 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,563 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,398 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 59,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,822 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,656 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 UYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 YC54 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

YC54 UYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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