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YN54 JXP

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 JXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 70,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 67,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r axal bush perished

rear axal corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2024 67,356 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r axal bush perished

rear axal corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,594 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 62,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside rear inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,884 miles

Front Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,241 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 57,241 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,828 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 47,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 47,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished and nail

o/s/f outter tyre perished

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,033 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished and nail

o/s/f outter tyre perished

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 40,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 37,300 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust coroded

n/s/f tyre perished both rear tyre's perished

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 37,300 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust coroded

n/s/f tyre perished both rear tyre's perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,765 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,986 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,246 miles

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

all four tyres outer perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,349 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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YN54 JXP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YN54 JXP, 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 JXP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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