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YM04 XSV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 XSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,047 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,390 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 17,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,801 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 XSV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YM04 XSV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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