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YH54 OCV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,132 mi
Last recorded88,132 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 OCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 88,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,888 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s and o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,740 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,415 miles

FRONT WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,925 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,092 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,222 miles

OS NS FRONT ANTI ROLL VBAR LINKS WORN OS FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED SLIGHT JUDDER ON FRONT BRAKES NS FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS ON INNER WALLS

Fail 17 Sep 2019 85,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OS NS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,994 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,250 miles

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

Offside Front slight split on side wall

Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front slight split on side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,739 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT WHEELS BINDING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,297 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,200 miles

OS FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

OS FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,187 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,932 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s/f ball dust cover split

Fail 5 Oct 2007 52,932 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s/f ball dust cover split

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 OCV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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