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YT54 ZHO

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,919 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nsf tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,846 miles

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 85,676 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 85,676 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 75,523 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 75,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/sr brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 26 May 2011 60,168 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 59,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear brake disks in poor condition

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,699 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,699 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,292 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,371 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 ZHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

YT54 ZHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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