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YW04 BWH

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

53,003 mi
Last recorded53,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 BWH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,003 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre is poor condition.

o/s wiper is poor

Fail 5 Mar 2016 53,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre is poor condition.

o/s wiper is poor

Fail 20 Feb 2016 52,997 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear set (3.5.1g)

tyre size 165 60 14

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,809 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 46,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,091 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,263 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,190 miles

n/s/r tyre soft

Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,931 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 17,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,053 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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YW04 BWH 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 52.9%.

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 YW04 BWH, 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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YW04 BWH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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