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YS54 LPE

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,057 mi
Last recorded129,057 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,057 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 129,057 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 121,096 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 118,402 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,645 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,645 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 113,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,392 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,363 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,508 miles

covers and shelds fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 76,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,187 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Nov 2013 73,185 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,478 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,156 miles

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

adv rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,091 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 37,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,702 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 29,702 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,984 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 LPE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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