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YH54 HXZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,645 mi
Last recorded99,645 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 HXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,645 miles

Front both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

boot handle stiff in operation

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light stop light showing white light. (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

high level stop light inop

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 44,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,741 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,741 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,372 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 HXZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YH54 HXZ, 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 HXZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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