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CE54 BXB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 BXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 137,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake backplates rusted

brake disc surfaces poor

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,688 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 137,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,704 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 136,696 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrossion on rear brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2013 136,333 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 136,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust has minor leak

nearside front ball joint gaitor split

Fail 6 Sep 2012 122,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust has minor leak

mil light illuminated

nearside front ball joint gaitor split

Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,755 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 92,733 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,449 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,726 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 BXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BXB, 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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CE54 BXB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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