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YE54 AFY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,453 mi
Last recorded91,453 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 AFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 91,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,798 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 76,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 55,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,193 miles

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are unevenly worn advise tracking

n/s rear tyre is cracked on the sidewall and has a nail

rear brake discs are badly worn and corroded advise replacement

Fail 17 Nov 2011 43,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate is cracked

front tyres are unevenly worn advise tracking

n/s rear tyre is cracked on the sidewall and has a nail

rear brake discs are badly worn and corroded advise replacement

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,578 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,802 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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YE54 AFY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

YE54 AFY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is YE54 AFY safe to buy?

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