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BT54 OUE

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,869 mi
Last recorded87,869 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 87,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 80,698 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 80,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 68,870 miles

All four suspension springs corroded

Exhaust system very deteriorated and corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both hazy and deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Reverse lights inoperative

Secondary bonnet catch very stiff

Some play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 20 May 2021 64,931 miles

All four suspension springs very corroded

Centre exhaust silencer baffles noisy

Headlamp lens slightly defective both getting deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks very overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in both front top strut mountings

Rear axle bushes very deteriorated and splitting

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 12 May 2021 64,931 miles

Brake performance not tested due to blown out rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe blown out (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

All four suspension springs very corroded

Centre exhaust silencer baffles noisy

Headlamp lens slightly defective both getting deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks very overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in both front top strut mountings

Rear axle bushes very deteriorated and splitting

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 18 May 2020 62,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 62,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 57,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,085 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,734 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front and nearside front tyres uneven treadwear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,109 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)

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it dificult to view inside

offside front tyre slightly wearing inner tread

Pass 3 Sep 2011 36,141 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has little cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

slight difficulty in inspecting front and rear brake pads

Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,610 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,070 miles

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

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 OUE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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