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CE54 BXK

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,210 mi
Last recorded114,210 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 BXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,210 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,629 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv unable to see rear pads due to trim

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,006 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 76,995 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,995 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,417 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,275 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,126 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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CE54 BXK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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