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BX54 UJJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,809 mi
Last recorded132,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 116,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 116,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 112,603 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 112,603 miles

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

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

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

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2014 107,730 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 107,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet secondary safty catch siezed

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,761 miles

Brake pedel rubber has slight split

Near side front headlight slightly insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2011 89,761 miles

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

Brake pedel rubber has slight split

Near side front headlight slightly insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,288 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 79,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front sidelights are dull

petrol flap sticks sometimes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,786 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 67,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre is worn on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,013 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 56,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,714 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)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 UJJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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