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BK54 XVV

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,194 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,146 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,704 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,704 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,228 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,530 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 XVV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

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

Is BK54 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 XVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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