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YG54 NPO

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 NPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 114,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative not lighting (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 111,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 111,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,741 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 107,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Light Broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,076 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 104,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,537 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,578 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

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

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,123 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,623 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,623 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,693 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,011 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,418 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 29,418 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,177 miles

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

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

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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YG54 NPO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YG54 NPO, 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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YG54 NPO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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