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YY54 OVJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,736 mi
Last recorded62,736 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 OVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,736 miles

front and rear brake pads not seen to check

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,348 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing onb the inner and outter tread

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slighgt oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,068 miles

Brake pads ?

Brake pedal rubber pad, little worn on edge

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 37,068 miles

Brake pads ?

Brake pedal rubber pad, little worn on edge

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 OVJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVJ, 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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What year was YY54 OVJ registered?

YY54 OVJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is YY54 OVJ safe to buy?

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