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BX54 THU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,927 mi
Last recorded93,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 THU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,927 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 92,957 miles

sump rusty - slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sump rusty - slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,947 miles

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))

o/s/f top strut has play

Fail 19 Dec 2019 92,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

o/s/f top strut has play

Pass 14 May 2018 83,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 75,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,692 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 57,568 miles

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

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 57,568 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,693 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,059 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,224 miles

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

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 THU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX54 THU, 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 BX54 THU registered?

BX54 THU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BX54 THU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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