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YW04 DSZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 DSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,487 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 77,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,157 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 72,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,069 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,088 miles

nearside rear tyre cut but no deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,480 miles

o/s/r brake binding

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake binding

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 52,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,119 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 DSZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DSZ, 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

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What year was YW04 DSZ registered?

YW04 DSZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is YW04 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 DSZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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