MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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)
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)
exhaust tail pipe broken
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
front tyres 2mm
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BG54 ZFE safe to buy?
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