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YP54 GVG

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,913 mi
Last recorded52,913 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 GVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 52,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,065 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 49,885 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 49,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs worn;/corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,017 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 33,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 24,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,492 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,396 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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YP54 GVG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YP54 GVG, 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 YP54 GVG registered?

YP54 GVG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is YP54 GVG safe to buy?

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