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YO04 VBV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,358 mi
Last recorded146,358 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 VBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 146,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,319 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 139,234 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 134,459 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 134,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 125,193 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 125,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 111,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 76,634 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,670 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,957 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,957 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YO04 VBV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

YO04 VBV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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