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YG54 ROU

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,208 mi
Last recorded88,208 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 ROU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 88,208 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,482 miles

Both front brakes sticking slightly

Parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,349 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,919 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,881 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,846 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ROU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG54 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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