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YD54 EFC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,573 mi
Last recorded50,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 EFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,573 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 50,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 39,424 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH BSIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,800 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mist of oil underside

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,926 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 35,926 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear caliper has slight mist of oil

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG BRAKE CHECK (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

mist of oil underside

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,768 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight mist of oil around sump

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has a Slight Cut

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,876 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 21,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,994 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,256 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 EFC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD54 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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