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BL54 OJW

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,734 mi
Last recorded96,734 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OJW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,734 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 96,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,067 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 87,031 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,475 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 79,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,091 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 61,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,390 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 51,390 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,577 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 30,577 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OJW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJW, 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 BL54 OJW registered?

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

Is BL54 OJW safe to buy?

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