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YT54 BWN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 BWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,082 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 98,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (5 door vehicle) not allowing full inspection (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake records little effort

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,690 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

both rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,961 miles

Both Front Tyres Cracking In Treads

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,385 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,385 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Poor Screen Washer Spray

Fail 10 Mar 2014 76,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Poor Screen Washer Spray

Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,185 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,219 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 55,219 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,727 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,831 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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YT54 BWN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YT54 BWN, 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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YT54 BWN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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