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BF54 ZPY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 66,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 66,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 64,926 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,081 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 62,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,675 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,556 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 51,556 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,494 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,269 miles

rear brake discs corroded

front wiper blades poor condition

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn close to limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,628 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,757 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,056 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 ZPY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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