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YH54 TUU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,706 mi
Last recorded85,706 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 TUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,706 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,749 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,749 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,828 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 70,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,037 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 6,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,525 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

offside rear disc worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have cuts and cracks in side walls but not exposing ply or cords

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not exposing ply or cords

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,369 miles

all discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,025 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 TUU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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