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BG54 OWK

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 OWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,515 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure at flex pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front cross member/radiator support excessively corroded

road springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,983 miles

front cross member corroded

front exhaust flex pipe weak

Pass 14 Jan 2020 61,850 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,669 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 57,550 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,289 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade spitting borderline

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

wear in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust front flexi insecure but not leaking at time of test

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen adequately at time of test

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,830 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)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 42,830 miles

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

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

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

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 5 Jan 2015 38,384 miles

wear to front tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,978 miles

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

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

condition of number plates

wear to both front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,802 miles

condition of number plates

wear to top strut bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,170 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,393 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

play in both front top strut bushes

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,548 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,512 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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BG54 OWK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

BG54 OWK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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