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YT54 YXR

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,887 mi
Last recorded92,887 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 YXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,887 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 92,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,199 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,408 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,759 miles

nsr disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre worn close too wear indicators

Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,376 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 59,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,659 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 YXR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YXR, 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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What year was YT54 YXR registered?

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

Is YT54 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT54 YXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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