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BG54 ZCE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,257 mi
Last recorded73,257 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 73,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 4 Feb 2019 65,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,354 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 54,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 46,403 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 46,307 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf &nsf tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,108 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2014 40,108 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2013 37,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 31,449 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 31,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 20,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 20,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2008 15,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on limits

Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,061 miles

both front tyres on limits

Pass 15 Dec 2007 10,258 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 ZCE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

BG54 ZCE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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