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YS54 GZX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,351 mi
Last recorded69,351 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 69,351 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,135 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 66,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,632 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,729 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2011 42,344 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,799 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,270 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,131 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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YS54 GZX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS54 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

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

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