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YP54 JRO

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 JRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,379 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 108,382 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,493 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 96,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 9,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 9,491 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre perished worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,167 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,167 miles

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

corrosion to metal brake pipes

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake disc condition

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,822 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F wheel binding

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs heavily corroded

rattle shim not located on offside front brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 65,687 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,156 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,129 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,422 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,670 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 JRO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP54 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

YP54 JRO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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