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YV04 JYY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,964 mi
Last recorded90,964 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 JYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,964 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 80,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 80,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,310 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 65,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,350 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,883 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,351 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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YV04 JYY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YV04 JYY, 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 YV04 JYY registered?

YV04 JYY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is YV04 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV04 JYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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