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BK54 LUJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,719 miles

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

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

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

front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,159 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2015 70,149 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f abs ring split no light on tho

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,253 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 22,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,282 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 21,281 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,809 miles

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

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 LUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

BK54 LUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is BK54 LUJ safe to buy?

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