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YN54 JXJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,378 mi
Last recorded136,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 JXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,378 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 136,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing light on (1.6 (c))

Front Position lamp not working offside nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 133,270 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 125,988 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both Rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 120,684 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On middle & rear join. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust fouling heat shield/tank.

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

coil spring corroded Both Rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear join. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe cover by grease.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & slightly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 115,440 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear join. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe cover by grease.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & slightly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 102,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,619 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 88,945 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 74,521 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 20 Aug 2009 63,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,368 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,367 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 JXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JXJ, 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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YN54 JXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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