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YH54 UWP

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,963 mi
Last recorded103,963 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 UWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 102,489 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,501 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,887 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 93,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,500 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,809 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 71,809 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,459 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 UWP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

YH54 UWP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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