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BX54 UJL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,797 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 102,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2023 73,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2023 73,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,456 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 43,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,248 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,981 miles

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2020 39,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 39,927 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,915 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 37,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,752 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 36,752 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,458 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer side wall cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 29,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,490 miles

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

bonnet catch sized

o/s/f side lamp dim

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,595 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,320 miles

OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT CRACKED. BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT,

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,046 miles

rear wiper detoriated

Fail 18 Sep 2009 21,046 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper detoriated

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,096 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,096 miles

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

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 UJL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

BX54 UJL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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