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BM04 CUU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,464 mi
Last recorded15,464 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 CUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 15,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 15,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 15,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 14,830 miles

Both rear brake calipers & flexi hoses corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in o/s/f suspension top strut mount

Pass 5 Aug 2022 14,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 14,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material felxi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jul 2021 14,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material felxi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2020 13,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 12,795 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 11,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,122 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 9,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,509 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 1 Aug 2012 7,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,321 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 3,951 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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BM04 CUU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BM04 CUU, 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 BM04 CUU registered?

BM04 CUU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is BM04 CUU safe to buy?

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