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YE54 VMY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,535 mi
Last recorded68,535 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,535 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,522 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,499 miles

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

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

perishing and cracking to o/s rear tyre. could not see cords at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

perishing and cracking to o/s rear tyre. could not see cords at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,368 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,317 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center brake light not working

nearside rear calliper has sticky handbrake lever

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,200 miles

advisorys on previous test 954640970288

part worn tyres fitted both fronts and nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,135 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cuts in tread

child seat fitted to nearside rear

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,713 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,350 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 14,350 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

YE54 VMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is YE54 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 VMY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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