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WG54 BGX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 BGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle is corroded but not to excess.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear axle mounting is very corroded.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle/trailing arm is very corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 57,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested nearside rear brake component burst in the rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system either the metal pipe or the connection to the caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Rear axle mounting is very corroded.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle/trailing arm is very corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,254 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,162 miles

Both rear brake pipe ferrules onto calipers are corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe to caliper and union heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 14 Aug 2019 53,332 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe to caliper and union heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,613 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,846 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r axle beam close to n/s/r caliper mounting (3.1.9)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r axle beam close to lower shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

o/s reverse light not working

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,139 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 41,104 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front steering and suspension balljoint dust boots deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,142 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,887 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 6,430 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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WG54 BGX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG54 BGX, 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 WG54 BGX registered?

WG54 BGX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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