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YY54 EFU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 EFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 125,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,828 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 112,828 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 105,976 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,671 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,671 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,099 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,099 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 56,086 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,428 miles

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

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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YY54 EFU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY54 EFU, 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 YY54 EFU registered?

YY54 EFU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YY54 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 EFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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