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BU54 PXB

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,428 mi
Last recorded40,428 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 PXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 40,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 35,212 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 35,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 31,465 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 29,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 23,089 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 19,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,778 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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BU54 PXB 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 80%.

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 BU54 PXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU54 PXB?

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What year was BU54 PXB registered?

BU54 PXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BU54 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 PXB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU54 PXB have outstanding finance?

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