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BN54 UNH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 UNH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 55,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,502 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,531 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,253 miles

engine light on

rear viper blade split

Fail 24 Jan 2014 49,253 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine light on

rear viper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,080 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,292 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,428 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 42,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front tyre small cut,s in sidewall

no plate,s starting to deteriorate

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 UNH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 UNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN54 UNH?

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What year was BN54 UNH registered?

BN54 UNH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is BN54 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 UNH 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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