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YM04 VJL

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,581 mi
Last recorded79,581 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 79,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX EXHAUST (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 4 Nov 2016 68,854 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 68,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside 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 Section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Section (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,704 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 68,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 62,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light

Pass 30 May 2013 54,750 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,502 miles

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

both front brake disks wearing thin

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,478 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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YM04 VJL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM04 VJL, 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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YM04 VJL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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