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AJ54 BUW

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,562 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe union on end of brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe union on end of brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Heavy surface corrosion to all steering and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,062 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,443 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,134 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edge.

Rear discs badly corroding.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,147 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,969 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,699 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 55,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,637 miles

NSF ABS ring cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,836 miles

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)

n/r tyre cracked/split on inside side wall.

n/s/r brake squeal but cannot see pads?

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,270 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,751 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 19,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,672 miles

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

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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AJ54 BUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ54 BUW, 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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AJ54 BUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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