2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · LB54 BNJ
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 97,173 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB54 BNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 97,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB54 BNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (LB54 BNJ) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak at front pipe joint/manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
LB54 BNJ Mileage History
- 13/04/202281,819 mi
- 13/04/202384,280 mi+2,461 mi
- 13/04/202384,286 mi+6 mi
- 12/04/202497,173 mi+12,887 mi
- 12/04/202497,173 mi
Average of roughly 7,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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