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BT54 MYU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,339 mi
Last recorded112,339 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 MYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 112,339 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Top strut mount has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2019 112,310 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Top strut mount has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,673 miles

Nearside Front slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,383 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 104,382 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 87,453 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 87,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,125 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 75,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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 7 Dec 2013 64,652 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,326 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 1 Dec 2012 52,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 52,734 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,343 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread,handbrake high.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,338 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 39,338 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,211 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,717 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,413 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 20,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 MYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MYU, 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 BT54 MYU registered?

BT54 MYU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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