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YF54 OTM

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,348 mi
Last recorded72,348 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OTM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,348 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,970 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under car

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2018 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front coil springs corroding

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight oil leak under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,906 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 64,906 miles

Central Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,988 miles

Front coil spring corroded ns + os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded ns + os (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 58,985 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working ns + os (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded ns + os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded ns + os (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 51,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 44,456 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 44,374 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,632 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 32,632 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 16,313 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 OTM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OTM, 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 OTM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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