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BM04 CVC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 CVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,839 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 88,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 59,964 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,796 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,960 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 CVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BM04 CVC, 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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BM04 CVC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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