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BK54 YPM

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YPM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,292 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs rusty

rear number plate discolored

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,382 miles

exhuast rusty at mounts

rear number plate fading

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,850 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear number plate faded

slight oil leaks

Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

rear number plate faded

slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,777 miles

air con radiator in poor condition

signs of rear brake show signs of binding

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,582 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,430 miles

front brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,919 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,910 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,793 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,113 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 60,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,263 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 44,263 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,080 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 27,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,532 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,417 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 YPM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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