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YD54 EFM

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,622 mi
Last recorded63,622 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 EFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,622 miles

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

Surface corrosion through out advise "wax oil"

Fail 12 Sep 2019 63,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp faided (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened very rusty!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside head light beam pattern poor

brake pipes very rusty

brakes sub frame suspension and steering very rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,690 miles

brake pipes rusty and tied up

exhaust deteriorating

general corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,692 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW!!!!!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

drive shaft boots deteriorating

headlights faiding

rear brakes rusty and some imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak filter ()

tyre walls cut

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,556 miles

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 47,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item removed from view (8.3.1e)

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,634 miles

n/s cv boots deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake pads look low

Fail 11 Sep 2014 43,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s cv boots deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake pads look low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,826 miles

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

brakes very rusty at front

rear brake pads and discs worn and very rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2013 39,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

brakes very rusty at front

rear brake pads and discs worn and very rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,220 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

rear brake discs and pads corroded and wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,805 miles

rear discs and pads worn and pitted

several tyre walls cut

wear on n/s/f tyre swoped with spare

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,485 miles

Both rear tyres void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing + small cuts in outer sidewall

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 18,485 miles

Both rear tyres void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing + small cuts in outer sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,931 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 EFM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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