CarVerify

Free Car Check

YU04 PYS

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

66,225 mi
Last recorded66,225 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 PYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill distorted

Fail 22 Oct 2025 66,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill distorted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 63,505 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 63,505 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,666 miles

no reverse lights working

Fail 27 Oct 2023 61,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

no reverse lights working

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,491 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 58,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,237 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 48,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear seat belt missing, minimum requirements met

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side track rod end dust covers perished

nearside front top mount has slight play

nearside parking brake reads slightly low

nearside rear seat belt missing but minimum requirements met

offside front tyre perished on inner face

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,923 miles

Minor exhaust leak at front flexi

Nearside Rear seat belt missing but has 2 other 3 point harness'

Power steering pipe damp with oil residue

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,170 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,214 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,214 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,865 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

damage to nearside of vehicle

damage to offside outer sill

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

damage to nearside of vehicle

damage to offside outer sill

front pads wearing low?

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,601 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 17 Sep 2013 24,600 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

damage to offside outer sill

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,060 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,061 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

both rear tyres starting to show signs of perishing.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

both rear tyres starting to show signs of perishing.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,945 miles

Front wiper blades poor

NSR inside lip of rim damaged

OS sill damaged

Oil leak

Oil level high

PAS pipe on rack damp

Possible punctures to NSR and OSR

Fail 12 Aug 2010 16,945 miles

OS sill damaged

NSR inside lip of rim damaged

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades poor

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Oil level high

PAS pipe on rack damp

Possible punctures to NSR and OSR

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 13,699 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

oil leak

slight dampness around power steering pipe, no leak present

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,641 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 10,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,099 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 7,099 miles

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

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

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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YU04 PYS is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YU04 PYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU04 PYS?

You can check the full history of YU04 PYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YU04 PYS registered?

YU04 PYS is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is YU04 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 PYS shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU04 PYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YU04 PYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.