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YU04 BHK

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,051 mi
Last recorded72,051 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,051 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,027 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2012 45,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,590 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 24,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,925 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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YU04 BHK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YU04 BHK, 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 YU04 BHK registered?

YU04 BHK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is YU04 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 BHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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