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YM54 FVC

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,559 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 83,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,384 miles

play in o/s/f top suspention mount.

Fail 18 Jul 2015 45,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in o/s/f top suspention mount.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,064 miles

front and rear discs corroded.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,792 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread close to legal limit

tears in tread area of offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2013 40,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread close to legal limit

tears in tread area of offside front tyre

tears in tread area of nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,329 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,829 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 27,829 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 26,155 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 FVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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