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BJ54 VKH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,616 mi
Last recorded50,616 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,616 miles

unable to clearly see brake pads all round

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,289 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,104 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,257 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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BJ54 VKH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ54 VKH, 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 BJ54 VKH registered?

BJ54 VKH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is BJ54 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 VKH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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