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BC04 YSG

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 80,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,315 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both n/s tyres have excesivly worn side walls

Fail 23 Aug 2016 64,643 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both n/s tyres have excesivly worn side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,879 miles

o/s hand brake only just passes

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,208 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/F tyre side wall prishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre (165/60/14) been driven under inflated and damaged side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,064 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,391 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 YSG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YSG, 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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BC04 YSG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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