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BK54 LUH

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,210 mi
Last recorded107,210 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LUH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 107,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 102,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,081 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 80,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,951 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe worn started blowing by

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn smooth to minimum tread depth 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre nail

Fail 15 Oct 2013 73,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front exhaust flexy pipe worn started blowing by

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn smooth to minimum tread depth 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre nail

o/s/f a.b.s ring cracked/split

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,668 miles

battery insecure

exhaust down pipe to flexy worn excessive movement

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn smooth close to limit

brake pedal rubber worn smooth and split showing metal pedal

Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,668 miles

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

battery insecure

exhaust down pipe to flexy worn excessive movement

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn smooth close to limit

brake pedal rubber worn smooth and split showing metal pedal

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front discs worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,195 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 38,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,373 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,160 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 LUH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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