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BC04 YSF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,774 mi
Last recorded84,774 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YSF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 84,774 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 84,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 May 2020 83,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 75,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,616 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 53,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 4,382 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 2,456 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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BC04 YSF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BC04 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

BC04 YSF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is BC04 YSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 YSF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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