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BK54 YSV

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 92,626 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs have some corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor gas leak found on the middle section exhaust joint to rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are slight worn on inner shoulder and has some deterioration throughout tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR wheel arch has some corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 85,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 3 Mar 2021 69,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 17 Feb 2021 69,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,465 miles

os mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2019 54,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 44,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,863 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 36,863 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,365 miles

both rear tyres perished and n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,268 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking/splitting on tread recommend replacement of both

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,351 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 27,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,791 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 YSV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

BK54 YSV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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