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YO04 HCC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 HCC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 110,321 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 110,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 105,814 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

both front 1.6mm

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Wing mirror insecure & view to rear slightly obscured

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine Malfunction Light illuminated, indicating fault

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Wing mirror insecure & view to rear slightly obscured

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,822 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 849,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 849,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,966 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,944 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 60,942 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,329 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 51,298 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,676 miles

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

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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YO04 HCC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YO04 HCC, 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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YO04 HCC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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