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CV54 BMZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,252 mi
Last recorded94,252 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,252 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 94,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,941 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 89,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,497 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 85,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion to suspension componts

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,901 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 73,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,433 miles

N/S Inner cv gaiter leaking...

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sidewall damage to N/S/F Tyre (cords not exposed)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc inner surfaces in very poor condition...

N/S Inner cv gaiter leaking...

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc friction surfaces in poor condition...

Sidewall damage to N/S/F Tyre (cords not exposed)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,087 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 29,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,944 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 16,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,135 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,993 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 BMZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV54 BMZ, 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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CV54 BMZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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