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BU54 XMB

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XMB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 82,504 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,929 miles

Chassis, sills and underbody corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,929 miles

Chassis, sills and underbody corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,354 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 50,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working front sidelights both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

Oil leak leaking oil filter ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 46,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 31,479 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake fluid low

recommend tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 12,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,781 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 XMB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

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

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