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YY54 BCK

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,987 mi
Last recorded70,987 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BCK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,987 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded........ (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,567 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,539 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,048 miles

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

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

high level brake light in op

Fail 30 Sep 2014 51,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

high level brake light in op

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,039 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,686 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 28,684 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,444 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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YY54 BCK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YY54 BCK, 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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YY54 BCK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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