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BD54 HCY

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,692 mi
Last recorded88,692 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safty catch siezed inop

nearside rear brake slightly binding

sump leaking oil been repaird

Fail 4 Oct 2013 80,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safty catch siezed inop

nearside rear brake slightly binding

sump leaking oil been repaird

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,759 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,274 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 34,274 miles

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

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

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

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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BD54 HCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD54 HCY, 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 BD54 HCY registered?

BD54 HCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is BD54 HCY safe to buy?

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