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BT54 WYV

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,308 mi
Last recorded27,308 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,308 miles

near side rear inner brake pad back plate/anti squeal shim damaged/incorrectly fitted

near side wiper slightly split on edge

off side rear tyre cracking

slight side wall damage to off side front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2012 25,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber worn

off side front tyre was very low on pressure on arrival

off side rear tyre cracking

rear brakes noisy

Fail 6 Jan 2012 25,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber worn

off side front tyre was very low on pressure on arrival

off side rear tyre cracking

rear brakes noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,696 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 21,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,978 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 16,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 13,254 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 13,254 miles

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

Note, n/s/f tyre is worn on inner tread.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 9,123 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

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 WYV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

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

Is BT54 WYV safe to buy?

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