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YH54 AAV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,442 mi
Last recorded80,442 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 AAV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,334 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt receptical casing damaged (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,846 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 70,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped from ABS pump to offside flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear coil springs corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 70,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped from ABS pump to offside flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear coil springs corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corroded under body in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks front and rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak front leak rear (7.1.2)

Front wiper split

Hand brake warning light on

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 uneven wear

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper no blade

Stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,711 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corroded under body in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks front and rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak front leak rear (7.1.2)

Front wiper split

Hand brake warning light on

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 uneven wear

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper no blade

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,871 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 727181114341

Fail 7 Nov 2014 52,871 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front ABS ring broken.

offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 47,283 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

front coil springs slight corrosion

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,054 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,445 miles

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,839 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 20,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,082 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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YH54 AAV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 YH54 AAV, 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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YH54 AAV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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