MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front n/s and o/s inner driveshaft boots deteroorated
rear coil springs corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front n/s and o/s inner driveshaft boots deteroorated
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
battery insecure
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise brake fluid low
advise front brake discs worn
advise nearside tyre has cut in inner side wall
advise rear brake discs worn
both front wiper blades split
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front inner drive shaft is slightly leaking
offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracking
rear number plate is slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BA04 RXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BA04 RXV, 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 BA04 RXV registered?
BA04 RXV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2004.
Is BA04 RXV safe to buy?
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