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BG54 CYV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,601 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 81,601 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,614 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 77,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,591 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,193 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 58,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 37,804 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,804 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,038 miles

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

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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BG54 CYV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BG54 CYV, 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 BG54 CYV registered?

BG54 CYV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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