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YT54 TOA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 TOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 103,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 102,475 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 100,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,571 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 95,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,522 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 83,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,584 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,329 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,662 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 53,375 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,965 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 24,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,515 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 TOA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc 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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

YT54 TOA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is YT54 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT54 TOA 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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