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YD54 EFV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,159 mi
Last recorded103,159 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,159 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,091 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around mouning , (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,091 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around mouning , (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,308 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front brake front very slight binding both sides

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,402 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,402 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,216 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,216 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,846 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to treadbars

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,826 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,608 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,497 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

n/s/r brake pipe starting to pit

oil filter loose, oil leaking from seal

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,432 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 EFV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 YD54 EFV, 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 EFV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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