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YS54 LOF

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 LOF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 64,849 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 42,789 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,762 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 29,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,382 miles

Both headlight lenses are hazing and require attention.

Engine oil level is over filled.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 26,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 25,137 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 25,137 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,155 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,288 miles

slight play offside front strut top

Fail 14 Nov 2011 21,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play offside front strut top

Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 19,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front wiper blade starting to seperate at ends.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,445 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,541 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)

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 LOF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

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

Is YS54 LOF safe to buy?

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