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BG54 ZCF

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,083 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 64,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,632 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 38,341 miles

Both side front tyres worn on inside edge close to cords.

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 38,341 miles

Both side front tyres worn on inside edge close to cords.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 34,060 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 30,862 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 28,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,724 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 27,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 27,113 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,426 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZCF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

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

Is BG54 ZCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 ZCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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