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YW04 DTY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,181 mi
Last recorded67,181 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 DTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,181 miles

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

both front abs rings corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 2 Aug 2017 67,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front abs rings corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,760 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,791 miles

o/s rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner face

o/s rear brake pipe to flexi lightly corroded/pitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 45,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre bald inner edge/nearing limits

centre stop light not working

o/s front tyre worn thin on edges/nearing limits

o/s rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner face

o/s rear brake pipe to flexi lightly corroded/pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,625 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 DTY 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 YW04 DTY, 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 YW04 DTY registered?

YW04 DTY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is YW04 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 DTY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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