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YM54 CFA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,224 mi
Last recorded118,224 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 118,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 118,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,877 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 103,015 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,530 miles

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,524 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,583 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,088 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 82,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 75,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 25,629 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 CFA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YM54 CFA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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