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YR54 PFJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,380 mi
Last recorded44,380 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 PFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated starting to affect beam image

Fail 27 Sep 2018 44,380 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated starting to affect beam image

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,070 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,336 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 27 Sep 2013 34,335 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,787 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,437 miles

slight deterioration both front wiper blades

Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,007 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 PFJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR54 PFJ registered?

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

Is YR54 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 PFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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