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YE54 AGV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,149 mi
Last recorded138,149 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 AGV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 138,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 131,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 131,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 121,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2016 118,813 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front outer sill slightly damage

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2016 118,813 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front outer sill slightly damage

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,370 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,547 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,947 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

some corrosion to surfaces of front and rear brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2010 74,255 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

engine sump corroded

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,490 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 67,490 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 55,877 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,582 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 AGV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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