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BF54 ZPP

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZPP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,609 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 52,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,554 miles

Front brake pads low and front and read s looking low as far I cansee

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing inner tread

all brake diecs rusty and pitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 44,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread wearing inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads low and front and read s looking low as far I cansee

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing inner tread

all brake diecs rusty and pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,819 miles

brake pedal rubber worn and split on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn and split on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,026 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

NSR tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,089 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,474 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 6,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 5,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 5,248 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 4,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 3,891 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 ZPP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 ZPP, 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 ZPP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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