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YU04 CFV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,983 mi
Last recorded157,983 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 CFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 157,983 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 157,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 150,087 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 133,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper PU cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,884 miles

Oil leak engine.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper PU cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 120,028 miles

Rear bumper damaged.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 120,026 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,141 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,842 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,762 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front position lamp dim

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,871 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,307 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 34,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid just off min

oil level on min

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 CFV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YU04 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

YU04 CFV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YU04 CFV safe to buy?

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