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YM54 CDY

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,955 mi
Last recorded53,955 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,955 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

coolant level low

offside front brake slight binding

offside rear brake slight binding

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,383 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 19,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,447 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 CDY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CDY, 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 CDY registered?

YM54 CDY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is YM54 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 CDY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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