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YS54 VUD

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,247 mi
Last recorded107,247 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,247 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,476 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,347 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 98,347 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 93,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,065 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs very badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,065 miles

rear discs very badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 81,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear discs in poor condision

offside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2010 81,637 miles

advise rear discs in poor condision

offside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,751 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 76,751 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,563 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 55,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 VUD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

YS54 VUD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is YS54 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 VUD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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