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YS54 GZU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

75,247 mi
Last recorded75,247 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 75,247 miles

Both front strut top mounts have play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 75,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front strut top mounts have play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,072 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,411 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 15 Apr 2015 62,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 57,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,688 miles

n/s front ABS ring spilt on cv joint

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,362 miles

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

marks in windscreen

offside front and rear doors damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,545 miles

marks in windscreen

offside rear door damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,791 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)

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YS54 GZU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 YS54 GZU, 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 YS54 GZU registered?

YS54 GZU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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