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BK54 FPX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,176 miles

Coolant leak SUSPECT RADIATOR ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PROPERLY

Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,175 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment BOTH SIDES TOP MOUNTS (2.5.A.1c)

Coolant leak SUSPECT RADIATOR ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PROPERLY

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,501 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,501 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding brake pads worn uneven (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,335 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 92,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,270 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 85,270 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge Possible tracking fault

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,016 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

possible clutch problem

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,361 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

unable to see rear and front brake pads

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,409 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 FPX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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