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CV54 BMY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,466 mi
Last recorded47,466 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 BMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,218 miles

Offside Front Slight Movement in Strut Top Mount

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 39,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Slight Movement in Strut Top Mount

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 28,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 27,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 27,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

age cracks on n/s/r tyre shoulder

Fail 12 Aug 2019 27,681 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

age cracks on n/s/r tyre shoulder

Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,508 miles

age cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2017 27,353 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 27,353 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly cup rusty (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 26,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,885 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,248 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 25,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,289 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 24,289 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,885 miles

drivers seat adjuster is not working, this will fail the next mot test

o/s front tyre is worn bald on inner edge and on the legal limit, n/s front wearing low on inner edge, tracking should be checked

slight imbalance to front brakes = 14%

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,368 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to visualy inspect pads through wheels

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,363 miles

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

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

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,562 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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CV54 BMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV54 BMY, 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 CV54 BMY registered?

CV54 BMY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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