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BT54 UEU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,017 mi
Last recorded60,017 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 60,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 60,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 57,334 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 56,002 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 56,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,032 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 49,168 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 49,168 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,693 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,014 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,901 miles

front pads wearing close to minimum depth 1.5mm

Fail 16 Dec 2011 32,901 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,843 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 65,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,194 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,961 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,382 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 UEU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

BT54 UEU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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