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BF54 HJO

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 111,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 104,698 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 100,608 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 97,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,141 miles

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Offside Front wheel alloy all others steel but correct size

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 95,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel alloy all others steel but correct size

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

no coolant in headertank

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 23 Feb 2019 87,370 miles

Nearside Rear beam axle bush deteriated

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2019 87,370 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear beam axle bush deteriated

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,107 miles

Nearside Front headlamp frosty

Offside Front headlamp frosty

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 80,178 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,652 miles

slight play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 28 Jan 2015 74,652 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 22 Feb 2014 67,698 miles

EML on

Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 51,463 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,032 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 46,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear disc poor condition

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,090 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 HJO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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