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YE54 AFJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,117 mi
Last recorded26,117 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 AFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,569 miles

25%rear imbalance on service brake

Both rear tyres cracking on side wall and tread

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,569 miles

25%rear imbalance on service brake

Both rear tyres cracking on side wall and tread

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,119 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,094 miles

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

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

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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YE54 AFJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YE54 AFJ, 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 YE54 AFJ registered?

YE54 AFJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is YE54 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 AFJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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