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BK54 DLJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,578 mi
Last recorded36,578 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,578 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil light flickering oil level is above maximum mark

Fail 16 Sep 2025 36,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil light flickering oil level is above maximum mark

Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 34,675 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,607 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 33,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly split but clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,636 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,561 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 27,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,928 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,726 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,948 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,903 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 DLJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ registered?

BK54 DLJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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