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YS54 LPC

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

12,410 mi
Last recorded12,410 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 12,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 12,294 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 12,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 11,995 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 11,754 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 11,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 11,477 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 11,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 11,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 10,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 10,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 9,801 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 9,180 miles

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2014 9,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2013 8,522 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 8,522 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 7,150 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,601 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 4,963 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 3,816 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 LPC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

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

Is YS54 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 LPC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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