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BF54 ZPX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,581 mi
Last recorded41,581 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rigid Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 41,581 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rigid Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 36,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking slightly no ply or cords exposed

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,376 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 21,376 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 16,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 13,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,562 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 10,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,158 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,394 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 ZPX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

BF54 ZPX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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