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YD54 NGJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,492 mi
Last recorded107,492 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 NGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 107,492 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front discs correded

rear brake discs correded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,213 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,213 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,132 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs correded pad low ?

noise when truning n/s/r wheel

rear brake discs very correded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,052 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,046 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,589 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,782 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,687 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,451 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 NGJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NGJ, 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 YD54 NGJ registered?

YD54 NGJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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