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YN54 ERY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,041 mi
Last recorded47,041 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 ERY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks in both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,617 miles

Nearside slightly low effort from parking brake

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,045 miles

slightly low effort from nearside parking brake

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,868 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,169 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,495 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 14,495 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 12 Sep 2007 11,135 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on its inner edge.

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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YN54 ERY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YN54 ERY, 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 YN54 ERY registered?

YN54 ERY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is YN54 ERY safe to buy?

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