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YS54 KRN

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 104,963 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing at flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/side rear hole in sill next to rear beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired hole in inner sill next to rear beem (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 99,733 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring worn both front coil springs are corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/side rear wheel arch has hole needs repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,623 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,269 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 76,258 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres badly age cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,887 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wall off tyre

Offside Front head ligjht missed

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,854 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wall off tyre

Offside Front head ligjht missed

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking (not to cord)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated not affecting light output

Offside Front tyre down to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking (not to cords)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

Fail 17 Feb 2017 63,083 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking (not to cord)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated not affecting light output

Offside Front tyre down to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking (not to cords)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,922 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 53,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 50,359 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 50,359 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 46,979 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 46,979 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 42,985 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2012 42,985 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 38,730 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,583 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,964 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 27,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,202 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,153 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 KRN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KRN, 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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YS54 KRN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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