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BT54 KUO

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,775 mi
Last recorded47,775 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,775 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 28 Oct 2017 47,768 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside stop lamp dim/dull in comparison to offside stop lamp

engine oil level on minimum

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,640 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides and centre (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate cracked

Front to rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake light illuminated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,367 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint has a slight play

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 42,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint has a slight play

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,921 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 38,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,261 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,403 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 28,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,566 miles

rear number plate water ingressed

Fail 15 Dec 2009 24,566 miles

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

rear number plate water ingressed

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,550 miles

both front tyres show uneven wear around inner edges

Pass 24 Dec 2007 14,695 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in both front top shocker mounts

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 KUO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BT54 KUO, 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 KUO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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