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YP54 GVM

2004 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,005 mi
Last recorded96,005 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 GVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,005 miles

Corrosion to outersills

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,619 miles

both rear tyres

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 66,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange pipe and mounting (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner surface (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 62,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,904 miles

advise rear brake discs condition

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise rear brake discs condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,052 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,299 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,259 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,215 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 GVM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GVM, 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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YP54 GVM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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