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YG54 RRU

2004 Kia Picanto

Bronze Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,575 mi
Last recorded52,575 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 RRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,575 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,972 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 38,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 30,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,868 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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 RRU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Bronze with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG54 RRU registered?

YG54 RRU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is YG54 RRU safe to buy?

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