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BP04 XNX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,010 mi
Last recorded97,010 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,010 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,738 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

both sides head lamps in poor condition

nearside rear brake discs has got excessively at some stage.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 155,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

both sides head lamps in poor condition

nearside rear brake discs has got excessively at some stage.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,288 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,958 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,684 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 32,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,338 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 XNX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XNX, 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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BP04 XNX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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