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FB04 WCU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,511 mi
Last recorded79,511 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 WCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,511 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 79,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

service light on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,324 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,314 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,708 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake may need attension in near future,slightly lower reading than offside

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,677 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 51,056 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,153 miles

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,312 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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FB04 WCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FB04 WCU, 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 FB04 WCU registered?

FB04 WCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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