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CE54 BXR

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,068 mi
Last recorded78,068 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 78,068 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,152 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 70,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 65,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

headlamp aims poor due to marked lenses

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,657 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded in places

Rear exhaust silencer support brackets corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,274 miles

o/s/f & r door trim missing

slight damage to o/s/r light cluster

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,369 miles

high level brake light inop

offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,570 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 14,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,268 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 8,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,634 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 5,256 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 BXR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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