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YM54 CEX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,337 mi
Last recorded65,337 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 CEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 65,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,395 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,029 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,466 miles

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch pedal heavy.

high level brake light not working.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,920 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 18,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,251 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 CEX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red 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 YM54 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

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

Is YM54 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 CEX 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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