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FA04 WAU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,728 mi
Last recorded134,728 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 WAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 132,650 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,058 miles

offside handbrake slightly sticking when lever is released

Fail 30 Jun 2014 120,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside handbrake slightly sticking when lever is released

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,423 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2012 100,815 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 100,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 93,499 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 93,498 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 May 2010 87,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage to boot door

n/s/ inner c/v gaitor leaking

n/s/r tyre wall perrishing

small cut in tred n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 87,559 miles

damage to boot door

n/s/ inner c/v gaitor leaking

n/s/r tyre wall perrishing

small cut in tred n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 87,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

damage to boot door

n/s/ inner c/v gaitor leaking

n/s/r tyre wall perrishing

o/s/r tyre soft

small cut in tred n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 75,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,578 miles

brake fluid in middle position poss indicating brakes getting low.

coolant level getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,670 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 49,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FA04 WAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FA04 WAU, 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 FA04 WAU registered?

FA04 WAU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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