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YE54 FRL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,185 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TRACKROD END (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,122 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 37,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 34,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 33,244 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,643 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 30,643 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,350 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,048 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 15,306 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 12,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,087 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 FRL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE54 FRL?

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What year was YE54 FRL registered?

YE54 FRL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 December 2004.

Is YE54 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 FRL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE54 FRL have outstanding finance?

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