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BN54 EHL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,838 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,263 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r lens repaired

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 67,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,593 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,643 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 56,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,204 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 46,204 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,842 miles

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

N/S/F wheel trim obscuring valve

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

N/S/F wheel trim obscuring valve

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,640 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 22,640 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,601 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 16,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 EHL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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