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AJ54 BZU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,361 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)

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 37,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,365 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 26,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,072 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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AJ54 BZU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BZU, 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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What year was AJ54 BZU registered?

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

Is AJ54 BZU safe to buy?

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