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YS54 YNP

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,936 mi
Last recorded79,936 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 YNP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,936 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,576 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 75,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 69,267 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged park brake mechanism siezed (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side not working on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 36,797 miles

O/S Handbrake reading low effort

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 26,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 23,928 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 22,769 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 20,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 18,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,379 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,741 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 13,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 12,248 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 11,303 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 29 Dec 2008 9,655 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 9,655 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,193 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 YNP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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