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BN54 EJC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,262 mi
Last recorded91,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,262 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lens cracked.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,201 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 66,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,597 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,597 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,444 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,327 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

battery insecure

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,327 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

battery insecure

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,251 miles

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,482 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 24,482 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,061 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 13,034 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 EJC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJC, 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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What year was BN54 EJC registered?

BN54 EJC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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