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BT54 OUG

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OUG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 63,775 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 59,927 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,148 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,148 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,879 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 44,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,285 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 38,282 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,266 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 13 Sep 2013 32,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 297,700 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 297,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,934 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 15,047 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 OUG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

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

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