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BK54 BKZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,284 mi
Last recorded47,284 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,284 miles

All brake discs are slighley worn/pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,798 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S rear unable to test vehicles adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2010 29,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted to N/S rear unable to test vehicles adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,141 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 BKZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

BK54 BKZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BK54 BKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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