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BD54 UXL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,265 mi
Last recorded41,265 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,265 miles

Both front ABS speed rings are heavilly corroded

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre are perished

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting has movement

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake is binding

Slight leak on exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,401 miles

Both ABS rings are corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush has play in

Nearside Front strut top has play in

Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front ABS rings corroded

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 33,630 miles

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

eml active

offside rear tyre close to limits

Fail 1 Dec 2016 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

eml active

offside rear tyre close to limits

play in both front top shock absorber mounts

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,550 miles

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

corrosion on front coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

offside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 13 Dec 2014 29,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 25,564 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 21,396 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 18,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 15,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 11,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 9,287 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 6,337 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 6,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 UXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

BD54 UXL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is BD54 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 UXL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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