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BG54 ZFE

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,929 mi
Last recorded106,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 106,929 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 106,915 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,835 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust front flexi outer broken

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front coil springs lightly corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brakes lightly binding

Nearside rear brakes lightly binding

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Radiator corroded

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 100,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Exhaust front flexi outer broken

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front coil springs lightly corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brakes lightly binding

Nearside rear brakes lightly binding

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Radiator corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 87,829 miles

exhaust tail pipe broken

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 76,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,451 miles

front tyres 2mm

Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,122 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear pads limited life

deep cuts in both rear tyre treads (not showing cords)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 48,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear pads limited life

deep cuts in both rear tyre treads (not showing cords)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,549 miles

front & rear no plate,s deteriorating

front brake pad,s wearing thin

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 ZFE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

BG54 ZFE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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