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YS54 XSA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,719 mi
Last recorded53,719 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 XSA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 52,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,220 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2013 39,616 miles

Both front sidelights dim.

Both front wipers catching each other.

Both rear tyres cracking sidewall to tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 21 Dec 2013 39,616 miles

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

Both front sidelights dim.

Both front wipers catching each other.

Both rear tyres cracking sidewall to tread.

Both rear wheels tight to rotate.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f wheel tight to rotate,

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 34,732 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,415 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 29,415 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,721 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,721 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,236 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 20,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 15,958 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 11,749 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 XSA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

YS54 XSA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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