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BK54 DCE

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,625 mi
Last recorded72,625 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,625 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,634 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,062 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,060 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,754 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,258 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 32,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise; slight moisture leak present on o/s/r shocker.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,030 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 DCE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

BK54 DCE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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