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BK54 DBU

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,043 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,128 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,824 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 91,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,521 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Smooth On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,391 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 75,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,570 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,303 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,115 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,943 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,081 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,081 miles

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

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 DBU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

BK54 DBU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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