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BG54 NRX

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,868 mi
Last recorded95,868 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 NRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,868 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,700 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,700 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

damage to o/s/r inner tyre wall.

o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind slightly.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 79,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs have got hot

slight bind to the rear wheels

unable to fully inspect the front brakes

unable to fully inspect the rear brake pads

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end of rubber

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,954 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end of rubber

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,345 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 68,345 miles

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,993 miles

front and rear number plates getting poor

nearside front tyre cut not to cords

Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,993 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plates getting poor

nearside front tyre cut not to cords

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,227 miles

front tyre life limited, 3.5mm & worn on inner edge,s

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,200 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 NRX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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