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YF54 PKN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 PKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,548 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,217 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 39,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,020 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 32,600 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

offside front abs ring broken

offside rear brake disk corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,600 miles

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

engine light on

offside front abs ring broken

offside rear brake disk corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,322 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Dec 2009 25,812 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Jan 2009 20,698 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 20,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 16,152 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 PKN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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