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BP04 SPX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 SPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,299 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,058 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 70,248 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,266 miles

Front wiper blade rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,893 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 49,841 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,398 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,401 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 20,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 16,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,395 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,013 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,790 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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BP04 SPX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP04 SPX, 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 BP04 SPX registered?

BP04 SPX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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