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YR54 RXJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 RXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,420 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking, spring is not returning catch

Both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated, beam image is only just visible on beam tester

Coolant expansion tank is nearly empty

Power steering fluid level at minimum

n/s/f tyre is nearly bald inner tread. o/s/f tyre is bald inner & outer tread.

o/s windscreen swept area has deep wiper scratches, not affect drivers view

Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Washer bottle full/ pump spins/ no water at jets (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Severe oil leak, possibly sump leaking? ...no oil on dipstick, topped up to carry out emission test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre lamp innop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch sticking, spring is not returning catch

Both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated, beam image is only just visible on beam tester

Coolant expansion tank is nearly empty

Power steering fluid level at minimum

n/s/f tyre is nearly bald inner tread. o/s/f tyre is bald inner & outer tread.

o/s windscreen swept area has deep wiper scratches, not affect drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 73,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,642 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 62,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,844 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 44,788 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,274 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,650 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,985 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 RXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

YR54 RXJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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