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BK54 YST

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,146 mi
Last recorded82,146 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YST
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,118 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,903 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 52,685 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,595 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,864 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,466 miles

Inner rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,466 miles

Inner rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,968 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,794 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,979 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 YST is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

BK54 YST is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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