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YU04 HLA

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 HLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 81,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 67,331 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,667 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 47,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,014 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,776 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2007 11,115 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 HLA 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 86.7%.

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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YU04 HLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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