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YM54 AWC

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 AWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,595 miles

Vehicle extensively welded underneath and covered with underseal so unsure of repair standard

Fail 26 Jan 2023 75,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Handbrake low effort

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,613 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,327 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 65,314 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,355 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2018 63,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,851 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,075 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,528 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,522 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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YM54 AWC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YM54 AWC, 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 YM54 AWC registered?

YM54 AWC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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