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YH54 JCY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 JCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,415 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 69,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,416 miles

Nearside Outer sill split and damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer sill split and damaged

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 56,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,478 miles

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front bumper insecure

Hole in the nearside outer sill caused by damage outside of the perscribed areas

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Fail 10 Jan 2015 50,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front brakes pulsating in service

Front bumper insecure

Hole in the nearside outer sill caused by damage outside of the perscribed areas

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,678 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

tracking may need attention

Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,487 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 27 Dec 2012 41,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2012 34,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 25,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,943 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 JCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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