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BN54 EHH

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,172 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 97,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,659 miles

Coolant leak Bulkhead area ()

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,935 miles

Oil leak sump rusty ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,775 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,416 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,862 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,862 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 17 Aug 2009 28,659 miles

rear no plate just starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,757 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 20,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,271 miles

both front tyres wear low=3mm each + slight cuts on n/s/f tyre outer wall

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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BN54 EHH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN54 EHH, 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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BN54 EHH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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