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YY54 FZT

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

66,087 mi
Last recorded66,087 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 FZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 66,087 miles

petrol flap catch faulty

Fail 23 Sep 2025 66,086 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

petrol flap catch faulty

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,301 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,834 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,948 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 62,948 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,937 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 61,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,861 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 60,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front position bulbs dim

suspension & underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 58,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front position bulbs dim

suspension & underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,804 miles

Offside Front side lamp dim

Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front side lamp dim

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,623 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 53,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,862 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 50,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,351 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 49,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight binding on brakes

cut in near side front tyre wall

Fail 1 Sep 2012 47,385 miles

Near side front tyre damaged

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

near side front ABS ring damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,385 miles

Near side front tyre damaged

near side front ABS ring damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,048 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2010 42,603 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,582 miles

advise,both rear tyres, side walls showing surface cracks.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,932 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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YY54 FZT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FZT, 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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YY54 FZT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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