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AJ54 BZP

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,533 mi
Last recorded95,533 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,796 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,792 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 82,665 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

screw in offside front tyre

unable to fully inspect brakepads without dismantling

Pass 14 Oct 2010 52,495 miles

rear no plate damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,106 miles

off-side rear brake binding slightly.

unable to inspect rear brake pads without dismantling.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,046 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 24,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 BZP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ54 BZP registered?

AJ54 BZP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is AJ54 BZP safe to buy?

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