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BD54 OWK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,959 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 105,954 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 105,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 102,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 98,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,758 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,758 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,176 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly damp but not split

Offside Rear wishbone bush has slight deterioration between metal and rubber bush bonding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,099 miles

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

front break pads wearing low

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,099 miles

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

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

front break pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 79,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 74,138 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 73,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,630 miles

Both front, and offside rear tyres approaching wear limit.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 67,630 miles

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

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

Both front, and offside rear tyres approaching wear limit.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,908 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,753 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,470 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake disc worn

offside front tyre inner tread low

Fail 27 Oct 2010 42,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

rear tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,975 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,946 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 25,946 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,950 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 OWK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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