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YL04 PZD

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,545 mi
Last recorded69,545 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 PZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,545 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 Jul 2016 69,545 miles

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

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

brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,518 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,608 miles

o/s &n/s rear tyres superficial cracks inner sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,300 miles

N/s rear tyre side wall cracks in side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,348 miles

battery insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2012 36,348 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,365 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 33,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 32,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,028 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,515 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 PZD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZD, 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 YL04 PZD registered?

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

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