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BT54 KUW

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 126,438 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 116,230 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,311 miles

All coil springs corroded

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,669 miles

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

offside and nearside front top shockabsorber tops corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,938 miles

front abs segmented rings corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,264 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 56,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,258 miles

Airbag Warning lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,343 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,412 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,987 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 28 Dec 2007 24,262 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 KUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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