MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody corrosion
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front exhaust minor leak and corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills/backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills/backing sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine management light on dash
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper blade split
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE54 XRF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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