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YE54 UDU

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,329 mi
Last recorded90,329 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 UDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,329 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip slight worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre outter and inner edge slight worn

Fail 5 Dec 2014 90,329 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal anti slip slight worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre outter and inner edge slight worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,568 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 79,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 73,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 73,559 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 64,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,214 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,810 miles

unable to check centre seat belt catch under childs seat

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,561 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UDU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc 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 YE54 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

YE54 UDU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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