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YS54 VCX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,530 mi
Last recorded61,530 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 61,530 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded brake pipes corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper has a cut in lower centre / for tow bar

corrosion on frames and suspension components (all over)

handbrake requires adjustment / service

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 57,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 48,002 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 43,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 43,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 42,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,329 miles

offside cv boot perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,061 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,133 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,932 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,254 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,062 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 VCX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

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

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