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BF54 ZPK

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,336 mi
Last recorded69,336 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,336 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 69,333 miles

Emissions not tested aborted test . co high and engine getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side near side also low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,015 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 67,013 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,567 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 63,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 58,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

sump corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,452 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weak .Front flex section weak with slight leak

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2018 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weak .Front flex section weak with slight leak

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,591 miles

discs corroded

n/s rear tyre perrished

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,405 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear main mountings (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,405 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear main mountings (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working at all (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 25% corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,734 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 40,034 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cant see brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,696 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,170 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,552 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 ZPK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZPK, 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 ZPK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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