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YH54 JDK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,153 mi
Last recorded74,153 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 JDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,821 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,709 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,638 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,507 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,577 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 22,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,965 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 JDK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JDK, 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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What year was YH54 JDK registered?

YH54 JDK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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