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YH54 JCZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 JCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,389 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 82,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed ,near the axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14t (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front flexi section splitting slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,616 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 71,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,817 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,817 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,508 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 54,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,593 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 JCZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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