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YU04 USH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,327 mi
Last recorded49,327 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 USH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has travel

Offside Front Upper shock absorber has movement in attachment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 49,324 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative under bonnet (4.1.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has travel

Offside Front Upper shock absorber has movement in attachment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 43,540 miles

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

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,546 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,813 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

O/S/F tyre cracking on sidewall

O/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall

Rear seat folded down unable to test seat belts

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 3,953 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 USH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

YU04 USH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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