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YS54 YNM

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,210 mi
Last recorded123,210 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 YNM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,039 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi ... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 92,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi ... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,156 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,154 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,600 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2018 73,600 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,656 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2014 53,140 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,168 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,992 miles

brake discs corrowding

Fail 24 Sep 2011 34,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,341 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 YNM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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