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BK54 FPU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,664 mi
Last recorded96,664 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 FPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,664 miles

corrosion front strut tops slight play offside

front tyres worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

corrosion front strut tops slight play offside

front tyres worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,745 miles

both rear calipers sticking

Fail 26 Jul 2014 84,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear calipers sticking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 81,747 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,597 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,119 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 55,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,426 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 FPU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

BK54 FPU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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