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BT54 MYX

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 MYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 79,267 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,166 miles

FRONT DOWNPIPE FLEXY JOINT DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,097 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,580 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 8,050 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,245 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,026 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 35,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s/f BOLD ON INSIDE

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,730 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 MYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MYX, 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 MYX registered?

BT54 MYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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