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BU54 WZL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,811 mi
Last recorded102,811 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,811 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 102,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,405 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 7 Mar 2019 92,384 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,501 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,733 miles

Second bonnet catch seized

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,075 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,389 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,389 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,693 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,693 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,296 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brakes noisey

Fail 7 Feb 2012 71,473 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brakes noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,827 miles

Battery insecure

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

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 18 Jun 2010 41,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,095 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 WZL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 BU54 WZL, 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 BU54 WZL registered?

BU54 WZL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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