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BD54 OVZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,821 mi
Last recorded58,821 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,821 miles

engine light on but not affecting the running of the engine

o/s/r brake caliper damp

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

handbrake not very good

Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,556 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 53,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 48,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,524 miles

Engine managment light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 45,524 miles

Engine managment light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,176 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,019 miles

Engine man agement light on

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 37,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Engine man agement light on

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,714 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall slightly cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 20,171 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,942 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 OVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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