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BF54 HKB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,005 mi
Last recorded84,005 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,005 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 84,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,897 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 81,897 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,110 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,171 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,171 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,962 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,496 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 HKB 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 86.4%.

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 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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

BF54 HKB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 HKB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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