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YW04 HHU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,396 mi
Last recorded100,396 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 HHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,396 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside abs ring deteriorated

Nearside front wheel bearing play

Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,583 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 84,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mil light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,857 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 77,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,323 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,756 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,917 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,813 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 39,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,491 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 HHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 YW04 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

YW04 HHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is YW04 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 HHU 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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