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BJ54 VKN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,536 mi
Last recorded59,536 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,536 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 47,243 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,427 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,461 miles

both front tyre tread depth are on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,450 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,643 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 VKN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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