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BT54 WYX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,091 mi
Last recorded57,091 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,091 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 57,085 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,143 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

engine management illuminated

Fail 14 Sep 2017 43,143 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

engine management illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,994 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor slight grease leak

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 34,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor slight grease leak

battery terminal insecure

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,096 miles

EML ON

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s door mirror housings damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2015 31,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

EML ON

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s door mirror housings damaged

o/s wiper blade smearing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2014 28,150 miles

engine light illuminated

wiper blades have slight smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,949 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads difficult to see thickness

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r seat belt slow to return

Fail 10 Jun 2013 24,949 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r seat belt slow to return

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads difficult to see thickness

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,182 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

hard to see condition of front brake pads

off side rear tyre cracking

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,783 miles

off side rear tyre slightly spliting on outer side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre slightly spliting on outer side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,094 miles

front brake pads appear low difficult to see

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn on edge 165 60r14

Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,076 miles

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

front brake pads appear low difficult to see

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn on edge 165 60r14

Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres side walls damage

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

slight leak o/s c/v boot

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2008 9,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WYX, 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 WYX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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