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YN54 JZE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,254 mi
Last recorded40,254 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 JZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 40,254 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 40,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,378 miles

all 4 coil springs rusty

all tyres slightly perished

front suspension arms corroded

n/s front brake slight bind

Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,769 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 38,769 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,880 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 3 Feb 2021 37,208 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 37,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,575 miles

front subframe

Fail 29 Jan 2020 36,575 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front subframe

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,466 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 34,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,204 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,798 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,933 miles

rearsprings rusted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,906 miles

front springs corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 19,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,213 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JZE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

YN54 JZE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is YN54 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN54 JZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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