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BX04 FCC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,548 mi
Last recorded93,548 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 FCC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 93,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

corrossion front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,802 miles

Offside Rear corrosion back plate

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

corrosion both rear coil springs

corrosion front and rear suspension areas

oil light on

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear corrosion back plate

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

corrosion both rear coil springs

corrosion front and rear suspension areas

oil light on

some corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,612 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front foglamp missing

Pass 3 May 2013 74,451 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 68,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 61,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 61,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,501 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,415 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 22,171 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight cut on outter sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,171 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut on outter sidewall

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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BX04 FCC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BX04 FCC, 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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BX04 FCC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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