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YY54 HGA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HGA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing track rod end retaining device (split pin) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area full 360 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front headlights cloudy

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,748 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,279 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 51,279 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,020 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,266 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 43,266 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 35,595 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

rear wiper blade split

both front tyres are badly worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,143 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 25,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 22,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 21,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,589 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,328 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 11,198 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 5,014 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 HGA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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