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YS54 UHT

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,066 mi
Last recorded80,066 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,066 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,324 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 72,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,102 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 56,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 56,728 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,531 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 54,531 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,215 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,637 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,795 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,668 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,268 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,268 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,551 miles

rear n/s brake caliper damp

Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,251 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 39,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,390 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,760 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,787 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 UHT 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 73.1%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

YS54 UHT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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