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YY04 ZFV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 ZFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,298 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,698 miles

offside sill rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2016 94,440 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,875 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,874 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,858 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,298 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,444 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,304 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 27 Jul 2009 48,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,660 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 26 Jul 2007 27,882 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 27,882 miles

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

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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YY04 ZFV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YY04 ZFV, 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 YY04 ZFV registered?

YY04 ZFV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is YY04 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY04 ZFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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