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BK54 BLN

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,519 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

both headlights faded and output and images poor

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,745 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,700 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,679 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,919 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,872 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,441 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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 BLN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK54 BLN?

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What year was BK54 BLN registered?

BK54 BLN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is BK54 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 BLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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