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BG54 ZBX

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,375 mi
Last recorded53,375 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,244 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 31,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,229 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall slight cracking.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 18,759 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,037 miles

front tyres getting low in tread depth

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,705 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,054 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 ZBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 ZBX registered?

BG54 ZBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is BG54 ZBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 ZBX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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