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YM54 DJF

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,628 mi
Last recorded114,628 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 DJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 114,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and components

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 110,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension springs corroded

sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,458 miles

Central Front exhaust has slight leak of gasses

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,126 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 91,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,756 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 86,756 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight leak on n/s inner cv boot

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,310 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

o/s/r hand brake caliper sticking

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,942 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,942 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,546 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated on front flexi

rear brakes binding

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,611 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 DJF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

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

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