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YU04 JGY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,147 mi
Last recorded60,147 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FOGGY BUT PATTEN OK AT THIS TIME (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FOGGY BUT PATTEN OK AT THIS TIME (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 60,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER RUBBER/ D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FOGGY BUT PATTEN OK AT THIS TIME (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output FOGGY BUT PATTEN OK AT THIS TIME (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes heavy waxoiled

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pipes heavy waxoiled

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,831 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s number plate lamp dim

wipers split on ends

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,036 miles

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,905 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,540 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 JGY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

YU04 JGY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 JGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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