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YY54 WJC

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 WJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 68,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,390 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,349 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,122 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,114 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 8 Aug 2011 47,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,226 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 40,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,266 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 WJC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJC, 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 WJC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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