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BK54 AOV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,908 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 57,902 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil pressure light was on. (no oil in engine) oil toped up

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,132 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Fail 21 Sep 2013 52,121 miles

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

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

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,343 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 47,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 43,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,299 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2010 39,299 miles

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)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,873 miles

2 screws in near side rear tyre

rear tyres low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,965 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 AOV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK54 AOV, 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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BK54 AOV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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