MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE OIL DIP STICK ON MINIMUM LEVEL DURING TEST
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly rough (dry bearing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perished and held with a cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ENGINE OIL DIP STICK ON MINIMUM LEVEL DURING TEST
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/camera ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly rough (dry bearing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perished and held with a cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELLOW MINIMUM
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet cable seized and lock does not return on its own (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELLOW MINIMUM
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low with wheels still on the vehicle ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear no plate discolour
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs rusted
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY54 WHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2004.
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