MOT Status
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88,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Smear on wipers
Hand brake readings low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brake binding
Slight smear on wipers/noisy
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake binding
Slight smear on wipers/noisy
Tracking out ??
Rear wiper blade missing
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear wiper blade missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Clutch pedal is extremely heavy .
Clutch pedal is extremely heavy .
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tracking out
rear tyres cracking with age
both rear tyres cracking on walls
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
A.B.S. tone wheel on O/S/F is split
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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BJ54 AUE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 BJ54 AUE, 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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BJ54 AUE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 November 2004.
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