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BF54 ZPZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,732 mi
Last recorded49,732 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 49,732 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested both rear brake pipes burst. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

surface corrosion rear suspension.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 49,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,026 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 6,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 5,008 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 ZPZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

BF54 ZPZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 ZPZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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