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BL04 MRU

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 MRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 64,511 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,623 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 61,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 59,465 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 52,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 49,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change when pads are renewed (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 45,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 38,199 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 May 2015 38,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 May 2014 32,968 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 32,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 31,244 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 285,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 26,196 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 23,013 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 18,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 18,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,217 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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BL04 MRU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BL04 MRU, 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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BL04 MRU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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