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YD54 CXH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,772 mi
Last recorded117,772 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 CXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 117,772 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member excessively corroded radiator not sufficiently supported (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper defective

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,464 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked but still supplying enough water

Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,283 miles

front cross member / radiator mounting corroded

front tyres worn on both edges - bald - nearside 2.2mm, offside 3mm

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded

offside wipersmearing

rear tyres worn on both edges - bald nearside 2.5mm, offside 2mm

Fail 1 Dec 2020 111,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front cross member / radiator mounting corroded

front tyres worn on both edges - bald - nearside 2.2mm, offside 3mm

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded

offside wipersmearing

rear tyres worn on both edges - bald nearside 2.5mm, offside 2mm

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,441 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,378 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,372 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 85,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,645 miles

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

offside rear tyre woprn on edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre woprn on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,835 miles

battery faulty

foot brake anti slip worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 61,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

battery faulty

foot brake anti slip worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,531 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 49,531 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,310 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,310 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,180 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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YD54 CXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YD54 CXH, 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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YD54 CXH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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