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BT54 WYP

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 74,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 73,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,378 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,402 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 71,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,520 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 63,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 63,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,889 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,889 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,614 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 WYP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

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

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