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BW04 XUA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,508 mi
Last recorded69,508 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch is stiff in operation

Fail 9 Aug 2019 69,499 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch is stiff in operation

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 57,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,997 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 55,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside dipped beam images are slightly diffused

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,196 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,035 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,696 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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BW04 XUA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BW04 XUA, 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 BW04 XUA registered?

BW04 XUA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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