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YS54 KUJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,799 mi
Last recorded72,799 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,858 miles

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,557 miles

nearside rear light unit smashed

Pass 27 May 2010 47,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,826 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 KUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS54 KUJ registered?

YS54 KUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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The MOT history for YS54 KUJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS54 KUJ have outstanding finance?

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