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YR54 JEU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,989 mi
Last recorded36,989 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 JEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,989 miles

slight wear on front suspension bushes

some corrosion on exhaust

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 27 Sep 2017 36,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight wear on front suspension bushes

some corrosion on exhaust

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,322 miles

some surface corrosion on front suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,757 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,121 miles

Front flexi section of exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases!

Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front flexi section of exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded but has no leak of exhaust gases!

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,559 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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YR54 JEU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

YR54 JEU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is YR54 JEU safe to buy?

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