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BK54 AOX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,329 mi
Last recorded85,329 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 AOX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,329 miles

All the Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

Both front headlamp lens are slightly defective

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded

Front Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Front Suspension arms ball joint dust covers are severely deteriorated

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Track rod end ball joint dust covers are damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Front subframe & all the prescribed mounting points & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Front suspension top mounts are slightly rough on lock to lock turn

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR & NSR seat belts are slightly slow to retract back

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded

Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe & all the prescribed mounting points & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Rear under body & inner sills are corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 85,329 miles

All the Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

Both front headlamp lens are slightly defective

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded

Front Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Front Suspension arms ball joint dust covers are severely deteriorated

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Track rod end ball joint dust covers are damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Front subframe & all the prescribed mounting points & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Front suspension top mounts are slightly rough on lock to lock turn

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR & NSR seat belts are slightly slow to retract back

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded

Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe & all the prescribed mounting points & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Rear under body & inner sills are corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,649 miles

O/S wiper splitting

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 74,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S wiper splitting

Offside Front Brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,981 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,316 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,545 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,701 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,722 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,722 miles

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

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

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 AOX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK54 AOX, 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 AOX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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