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BJ54 WKH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WKH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 101,245 miles

engine oil leak

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 May 2013 101,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

n/s front brake slightly binding

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2013 101,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 92,391 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Both rear sill ends slightly damaged.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Fail 21 May 2012 92,391 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Both rear sill ends slightly damaged.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,812 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

gearbox undershield adrift also nsf bumper and radiator damaged

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

gearbox undershield adrift also nsf bumper and radiator damaged

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,487 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 72,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

anti slip brake pedal slightly worn

engine management light on

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 WKH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WKH, 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 WKH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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