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BT54 UEN

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,286 mi
Last recorded94,286 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 94,286 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 94,283 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs rings corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs rings corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,452 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 64,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,698 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,157 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,704 miles

Oil leak

rear discs pitted but met efficiency

Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,687 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,393 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 UEN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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