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YF54 NDJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,032 mi
Last recorded71,032 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 NDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 71,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,717 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 44,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 27,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 26,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,589 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 25,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 24,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 21,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 21,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,806 miles

exhaust corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers just starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 10,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 6,707 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 NDJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NDJ, 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 YF54 NDJ registered?

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

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