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YO04 UUS

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 UUS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 87,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 86,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 86,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,278 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,219 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,679 miles

slight brake bind on both rear wheels.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,292 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,290 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,709 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,106 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,391 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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YO04 UUS is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YO04 UUS, 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 YO04 UUS registered?

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

Is YO04 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO04 UUS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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