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YS04 HOJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,597 mi
Last recorded39,597 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 HOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,597 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 39,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy but pattern ok at this time (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy but pattern ok at this time (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow on returning

Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy but pattern ok at this time (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy but pattern ok at this time (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow on returning

Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 32,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 30,814 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 29,415 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,672 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,300 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,473 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 19,545 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Jan 2011 19,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jan 2010 16,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,360 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,426 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 7,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YS04 HOJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YS04 HOJ, 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 YS04 HOJ registered?

YS04 HOJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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