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YM54 FNC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 FNC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,076 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,622 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 69,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,359 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 62,359 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,741 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,829 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,393 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,786 miles

slight bind n/s rear

Fail 1 Feb 2011 24,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,002 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 19,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,579 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 FNC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

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

Is YM54 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 FNC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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