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BX54 UJY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 69,701 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,701 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,871 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt retracting mecanism

Fail 26 Nov 2014 61,871 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt retracting mecanism

Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f seat belt retracting mecanism weak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f seat belt retracting mecanism weak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,438 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,080 miles

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

boot full

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,327 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,987 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 UJY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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