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YM54 GEJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,727 mi
Last recorded53,727 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 53,727 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,427 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2015 52,422 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2014 49,481 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 49,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,242 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 34,819 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,874 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2011 23,036 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 23,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 19,587 miles

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 22 Dec 2008 16,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,298 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 GEJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

YM54 GEJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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The MOT history for YM54 GEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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