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BT54 AHY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,422 mi
Last recorded92,422 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 AHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 86,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,026 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inoperative (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake fluid warnig lamp stays on fluid is low

Fail 18 Dec 2015 73,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake fluid warnig lamp stays on fluid is low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,069 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,578 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 66,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,636 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 64,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,573 miles

hand brake rachet showing wear but still ok at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,974 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,441 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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BT54 AHY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT54 AHY, 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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BT54 AHY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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