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YR54 LSY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,375 mi
Last recorded118,375 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 LSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 118,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,585 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 80,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,721 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,682 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,314 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 LSY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

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

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