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YX54 ZLV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,529 mi
Last recorded94,529 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 ZLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 94,528 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 92,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 90,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 89,238 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 84,079 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 84,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,432 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 70,432 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,978 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 61,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,948 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,888 miles

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

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

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

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

near / off side rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,888 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near / off side rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

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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YX54 ZLV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX54 ZLV, 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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YX54 ZLV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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