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YM04 VJU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,439 mi
Last recorded55,439 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,439 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,244 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,077 miles

rear discs slighty scored

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,570 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,084 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 VJU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJU, 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 YM04 VJU registered?

YM04 VJU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YM04 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 VJU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM04 VJU have outstanding finance?

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