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YY54 WHU

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 WHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,169 miles

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 103,168 miles

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 96,107 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELLOW MINIMUM

Fail 22 Dec 2018 96,107 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 93,496 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,430 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,955 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,549 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,860 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,852 miles

rear no plate discolour

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,047 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,366 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,730 miles

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

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

rear discs rusted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,154 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,561 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 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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