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BT54 UWJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,615 mi
Last recorded111,615 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2020 111,615 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers parking on screen when turned off restricting vision. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Heavily glazed. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Heavily corroded and bullet missing from end. Cable broken. (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Heavy fluctuation 28% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front cross member which supports radiator holed and heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease, small pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens slightly glazed and deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Heavy fluctuation 23% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in offside front upper strut bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2019 108,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in offside front upper strut bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,154 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,667 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 90,169 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracked on inner and outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked on inner and outer wall

Pass 13 May 2013 86,187 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 86,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Feb 2012 69,446 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,774 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 53,521 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,521 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,507 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,503 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 UWJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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