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BN54 EHJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,059 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,059 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2018 94,573 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,570 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,563 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 70,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 64,505 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,505 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,852 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,262 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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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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