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BF54 GCO

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,277 mi
Last recorded46,277 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer wall has a slightly cracks

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres inner & outer edge slightly worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner & outer wall has a slightly cracks

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner & outer edge slightly worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,415 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,287 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 34,286 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,482 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,992 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,689 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 20,253 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,620 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 GCO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GCO, 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 BF54 GCO registered?

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

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