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YW04 EWC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,269 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres starting to split

Fail 20 Oct 2016 87,269 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 83,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,509 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,985 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,546 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,775 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,806 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,975 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EWC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

YW04 EWC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is YW04 EWC safe to buy?

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