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YG54 NPP

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,745 mi
Last recorded42,745 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 NPP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 42,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 42,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 41,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 40,910 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 40,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,264 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,864 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 32,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,878 miles

nsr tyre low on the inner edge

nsr tyre side wall damage

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,381 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,492 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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YG54 NPP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YG54 NPP, 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 YG54 NPP registered?

YG54 NPP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is YG54 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG54 NPP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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