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YM54 FOJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,351 mi
Last recorded107,351 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 FOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,351 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount slight play when jacked up not present under load (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 102,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount slight play when jacked up not present under load (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 99,758 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 92,799 miles

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

Front both side shocker top mounting has slightly play

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,554 miles

handbrake effort 18%

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,110 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,543 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,428 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,360 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,359 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear discs heavily corroded on inner friction face

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,579 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 34,535 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,256 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 26,153 miles

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

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

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 FOJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 FOJ, 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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YM54 FOJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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