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BN54 EOR

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,697 mi
Last recorded71,697 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EOR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,697 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 71,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre wearing very thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,999 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 48,420 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,249 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front top strut mountings slight play

eml lght on

Fail 20 Oct 2012 42,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front top strut mountings slight play

eml lght on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 37,277 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished/cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2011 37,277 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished/cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,457 miles

deep cuts-n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r tyre-inner wall cracked/perished

Fail 23 Oct 2010 31,457 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

deep cuts-n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/r tyre-inner wall cracked/perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deep cuts-n/s/f tyre side walls

slight wear-brake pedal rubber

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 14,861 miles

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

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 EOR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EOR, 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 EOR registered?

BN54 EOR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is BN54 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 EOR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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