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YS54 VTN

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,975 mi
Last recorded102,975 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,860 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,493 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,302 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,374 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,675 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,640 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,474 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,433 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 VTN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

YS54 VTN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is YS54 VTN safe to buy?

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