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YY54 UHW

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 UHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 52,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 52,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 13 Nov 2024 51,899 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 51,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 50,011 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,931 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 47,681 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 46,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 43,837 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 43,824 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,941 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 40,933 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,186 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,907 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 30,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,902 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,995 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,465 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 UHW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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