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YP54 LTX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,709 mi
Last recorded97,709 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 LTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,709 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 97,704 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,016 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,825 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 88,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 85,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 59,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,453 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,453 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,923 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 LTX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 LTX, 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 LTX registered?

YP54 LTX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YP54 LTX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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