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YT54 TMX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 TMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,965 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,078 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 52,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 50,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,782 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,406 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,809 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 TMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT54 TMX registered?

YT54 TMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is YT54 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT54 TMX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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