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YR54 GYO

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,091 mi
Last recorded74,091 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 GYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,091 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 74,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,238 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 71,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 68,736 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,639 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower wish bone inner rear bush splitting/perishing

headlamps tarnishing

Fail 11 Dec 2018 62,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear wish bone bush splitting perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wish bone inner rear bush splitting/perishing

headlamps tarnishing

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,201 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,973 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,246 miles

both rear tyres worn

deterioration to offside rear brake disc

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,747 miles

deterioration to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2009 17,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 7,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,578 miles

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

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

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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YR54 GYO 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 75%.

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 YR54 GYO, 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 YR54 GYO registered?

YR54 GYO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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