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BJ54 VKW

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,356 mi
Last recorded64,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VKW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 64,356 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,596 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 57,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,509 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

recommend steering alignment check due to tyre wear

recommend steering alignment check due to tyre wear

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,609 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 43,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,554 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,010 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,009 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,140 miles

o/s wiper split

o/s/f abs ring cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,997 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,709 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 VKW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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