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YR54 NYX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,691 mi
Last recorded83,691 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 NYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,691 miles

CORROSION APPARENT FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS

HEAVY CORROSION APPARENT ON BOTH REAR SPRINGS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,955 miles

rear brake metal pipes showing corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,342 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 74,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BECAUSE OF WHEEL / VEHICLE DESIGN UNABLE TO CHECK FOR PAD WEAR

O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD ON LIMIT

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,675 miles

CONDITION OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD (BORDERLINE)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,675 miles

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

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

CONDITION OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD (BORDERLINE)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,745 miles

advise corrosion lip to inside of offside front brake disc

advise nearside front tyre worn to upper raised edges

advise offside rear tyre starting to crack

advise slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise corrosion lip to inside of offside front brake disc

advise nearside front tyre worn to upper raised edges

advise offside rear tyre starting to crack

advise slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,651 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,196 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,196 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,206 miles

childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,239 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 NYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YR54 NYX, 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 NYX registered?

YR54 NYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is YR54 NYX safe to buy?

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