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BL54 NMA

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,068 mi
Last recorded80,068 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NMA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,068 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills/chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,564 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 63,489 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,724 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,108 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,098 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres cracked in shoulders

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 22 Oct 2015 47,098 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

all tyres cracked in shoulders

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,090 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2014 47,090 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,019 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 47,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,110 miles

engine management light on

nearside front abs pick up ring cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2012 46,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front abs pick up ring cracked

offside rear brake binding

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes slightly tight

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 41,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes slightly tight

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,598 miles

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

both rear brake pipes have been covered in grease

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Numberplates deteriorating.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,786 miles

front screen glass chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,060 miles

Rear registration plate deterioated

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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BL54 NMA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL54 NMA, 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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BL54 NMA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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