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BX54 TGJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,119 mi
Last recorded172,119 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 TGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 172,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside c.v gaiter deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 24 Sep 2018 171,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside c.v gaiter deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2017 144,277 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroding

lumpy at idle

Fail 28 Sep 2017 144,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

lumpy at idle

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,580 miles

both headlamps dim

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps dim

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,256 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 93,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,341 miles

25% imbalance front brakes. Requires attention

damp around near sided inner drive shaft

high level brake light not working

near side rear tyre warn on edges and cracking slightly

off side rear tyre wearing on edges and slightly cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,485 miles

noise from n.s.r. brakr ??

rear tyres cracking bad

tread getting low on rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,274 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,034 miles

slight rubbing o.s.r. brake

small cracks rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,302 miles

tread low front tyres, inner sidewall cracking n.s.f.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,385 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 29,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,376 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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BX54 TGJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX54 TGJ, 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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BX54 TGJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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