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YU04 USC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,366 mi
Last recorded117,366 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 USC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,366 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,366 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both too cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,145 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,938 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 107,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,276 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 51,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,552 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 USC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

YU04 USC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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