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YT54 ZHP

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,621 mi
Last recorded72,621 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,404 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 70,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 67,677 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 66,329 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 66,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,877 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 54,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,765 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 46,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,463 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 42,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 39,312 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,275 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 33,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear brake discs coroded inner faces not working on full area

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,363 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,670 miles

Nearside rear wheel brakes very slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,236 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 19,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,955 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 ZHP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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