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BF54 ZPE

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,333 mi
Last recorded91,333 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,333 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 91,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,896 miles

Engine coolant level is low

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

Headlamp patterns just visible

Rear tyres are nearing wear indicators

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 86,896 miles

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

Engine coolant level is low

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

Headlamp patterns just visible

Rear tyres are nearing wear indicators

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,238 miles

Lower alternator bolt missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,851 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 70,849 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Front SIDE LIGHT POOR

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Cv Gaiter slightly damp

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 62,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Cv Gaiter slightly damp

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,356 miles

both front tyres have age related cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,353 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jul 2013 48,353 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,045 miles

Front both tyres worn inside edge.

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 44,744 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 May 2011 39,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,442 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,648 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,071 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)

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 ZPE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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