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BD54 HGN

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,520 mi
Last recorded111,520 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 111,520 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 108,552 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 111,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 111,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 107,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,814 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,652 miles

both front top mounts slight movement

Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front top mounts slight movement

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,111 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Exhaust pipe near to flexible section is damaged not insecure and isn't blowing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to its outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,111 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Seized (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Exhaust pipe near to flexible section is damaged not insecure and isn't blowing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to its outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it's tread which isn't repairable

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak on engine

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks to both sidewalls and tread

Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,151 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,421 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,946 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,292 miles

both number plates are starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Dec 2010 89,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both number plates are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,451 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 50,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 39,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,267 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HGN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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