CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF54 ZPR

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,978 mi
Last recorded53,978 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZPR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,978 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 48,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 39,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,394 miles

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,756 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,644 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 19,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

n/s wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,948 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 3,805 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition 165/60*14

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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF54 ZPR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF54 ZPR?

You can check the full history of BF54 ZPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF54 ZPR registered?

BF54 ZPR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is BF54 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 ZPR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF54 ZPR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF54 ZPR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.