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BG54 NRO

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,328 mi
Last recorded52,328 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,328 miles

some travil at hand brake

Fail 24 Sep 2016 52,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

some travil at hand brake

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,192 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

srs light not on with ignition

Fail 10 Sep 2014 42,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,372 miles

front reg plate starting to delaminate nsr caliper is damp no leak during test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,616 miles

nsr caliper looks damp , no leak during test, both front tyres wearing on edge, both rear tyres are cracking almost to cords

Fail 2 Sep 2011 29,435 miles

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

both rear brakes bind slightly, rear pads look very low, cant see well

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,435 miles

both rear brakes bind slightly, rear pads look very low, cant see well

Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,765 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,857 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,156 miles

Offside 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 NRO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG54 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

BG54 NRO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is BG54 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 NRO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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