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YF54 OTA

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,902 mi
Last recorded58,902 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,902 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OUTER SILL SOFT

Pass 5 Dec 2020 49,548 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 35,525 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear brakes have a light bind

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,769 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,475 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 28,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,546 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,748 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 22,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,111 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 20,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,556 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2010 16,556 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,872 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 11,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,989 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 OTA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF54 OTA registered?

YF54 OTA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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