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BC04 UHA

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,301 mi
Last recorded159,301 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 159,301 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 159,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both .Alignment (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 147,477 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,445 miles

oil leek from sump and oil filter

Fail 15 Aug 2017 133,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leek from sump and oil filter

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 119,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,353 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 97,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,496 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,710 miles

Slight drag nearside rear brake.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,481 miles

Offside 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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BC04 UHA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BC04 UHA, 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 BC04 UHA registered?

BC04 UHA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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