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YS54 YNU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,371 mi
Last recorded104,371 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT OF WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 104,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT OF WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,377 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 23 Jan 2017 93,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,578 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,156 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

Fail 4 Feb 2014 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,743 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 52,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 16,931 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 16,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 4,619 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 YNU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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