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BG54 ZBR

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,351 mi
Last recorded83,351 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZBR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,351 miles

Front Lower Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,207 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear centre stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Nov 2014 73,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,861 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 67,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,686 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 45,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

large brake imbalance across rear axle on parking brake (57% imbalance) N/S parking brake recording low performance

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,333 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,454 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 ZBR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

BG54 ZBR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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