MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles
os wiper split
rear seatbelts slow to retract
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles
os wiper split
rear seatbelts slow to retract
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake discs worn
Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Rear brake discs worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN54 EHJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BN54 EHJ, 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 EHJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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