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BK54 AOU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 AOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,771 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,770 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 83,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 78,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,719 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 69,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid weaping from cap of reservoir

rear brake pads wearing close to minimum specification

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,619 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,975 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through on side. both front tyres worn down close to limit. offside rear tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,072 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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BK54 AOU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK54 AOU, 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 BK54 AOU registered?

BK54 AOU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BK54 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 AOU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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