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YF54 DUJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,966 mi
Last recorded75,966 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 DUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,966 miles

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

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

Nearside sill slight damage

Nearside wiper blade slighly split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 75,966 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside sill slight damage

Nearside wiper blade slighly split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill slight damage

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2013 48,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,984 miles

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,031 miles

both wiper blades slightly split

Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,031 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,179 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 23,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2009 23,135 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,038 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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YF54 DUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YF54 DUJ, 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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YF54 DUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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