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BT54 OUM

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,116 mi
Last recorded53,116 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OUM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,116 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2023 49,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 45,139 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 45,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,868 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,638 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,604 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,345 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 30,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,509 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,811 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 19,009 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,009 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 OUM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

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

Is BT54 OUM safe to buy?

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