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BP04 XOB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,506 mi
Last recorded48,506 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,506 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 48,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 40,899 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 32,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,690 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 30,654 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,061 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 17,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,537 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 5,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,194 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 XOB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

BP04 XOB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is BP04 XOB safe to buy?

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