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YL04 BVN

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,296 mi
Last recorded51,296 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 BVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 51,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 51,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 51,064 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 50,571 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,370 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil on minimum

Fail 26 Jun 2018 48,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil on minimum

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 40,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,390 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 31,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2010 29,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 23,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,790 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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YL04 BVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YL04 BVN, 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

How do I check the history of YL04 BVN?

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What year was YL04 BVN registered?

YL04 BVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is YL04 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 BVN shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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