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BF54 FYA

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 70,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 60,100 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,514 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 56,514 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,093 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 46,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 41,870 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,774 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 38,774 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,441 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 35,441 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,513 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 31,513 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,013 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 27,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,635 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,174 miles

front brake pads appear worn.

slight bind in nearside rear brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,958 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 15,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,548 miles

rear No plate just starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,717 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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BF54 FYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BF54 FYA, 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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BF54 FYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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