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BD54 HGM

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 77,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 May 2017 77,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,767 miles

nearside front tyre 80% worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted/scorred on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside front tyre 80% worn

nearsiode rear brake disc pitted/scorred on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,344 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

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

tracking needed

Fail 8 Apr 2014 62,344 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

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

tracking needed

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,451 miles

all four brake discs getting scorred on inner edges

nearside front and offside rear tyres 70% worn

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake caliper lever slow to return

nearside rear brake discs getting scorred

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 45,909 miles

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

advise tracking check

front disc slightly scorred

front number plate slightly marked

near side rear tyre near limit and nail

offside front tyre near limit inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 45,909 miles

advise tracking check

front disc slightly scorred

front number plate slightly marked

near side rear tyre near limit and nail

offside front tyre near limit inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,586 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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BD54 HGM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HGM, 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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BD54 HGM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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