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CE54 BWV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 BWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 85,201 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 85,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excessive engine oil leak

inside car excessively dirty

nearside rear inner brake discs excessively corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

part worn and different make tyres fitted to front

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,217 miles

excessive engine oil leak

inside vehicle is excessively dirty

Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

excessive engine oil leak

inside vehicle is excessively dirty

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet safety catch seized

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear inner brake discs corroded and pads appear to be worn thin

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,702 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,546 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,565 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,417 miles

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

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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CE54 BWV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CE54 BWV, 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 CE54 BWV registered?

CE54 BWV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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