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BN54 EJA

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,678 mi
Last recorded99,678 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,678 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 99,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,643 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 91,643 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,645 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,645 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,908 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,142 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,142 miles

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

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,406 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 70,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,248 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,248 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,104 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,883 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 EJA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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