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YY54 NXA

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,761 mi
Last recorded70,761 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 NXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,761 miles

Front exhaust flexible in poor condition.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 70,761 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust flexible in poor condition.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in very poor condition...advise renewal asap. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 68,480 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Damaged ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 68,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Damaged ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,060 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,520 miles

em light on when tested

Fail 19 Sep 2014 63,520 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

em light on when tested

Fail 24 Aug 2013 56,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nsf bumper damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,917 miles

Nsf bumper damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,677 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,677 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,511 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,771 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 25,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,040 miles

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

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 NXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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