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BT54 WYW

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,116 mi
Last recorded117,116 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,116 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 117,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 111,657 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 111,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 93,895 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 76,374 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,055 miles

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

two rear child seats fitted not alowing a full inspection of adult belts

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,084 miles

crackes in the tread on n/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,932 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

n/s front tyre has 2,5 mm tread

Pass 28 Nov 2009 38,779 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 38,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 29,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 22,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 22,234 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting

slight play in offside front top shock absorber mounting

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 WYW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

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

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