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YH54 OCU

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 OCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,461 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,739 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,089 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,089 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 100,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 100,474 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 100,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 98,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,110 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 84,452 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,452 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,509 miles

cut in nsf outer tyre sidewall but not to cords

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,521 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,575 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,153 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 OCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH54 OCU registered?

YH54 OCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is YH54 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH54 OCU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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