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FD54 WHH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,721 mi
Last recorded143,721 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,721 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on front radiator/bumper mounting advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance n/s rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2021 142,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

co and hc emissions only just passed test advise attention

Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leak on engine ()

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions only just passed test advise attention

Pass 20 Nov 2019 140,580 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on bottom radiator crossmember

exhaust emissions only just passed test advise attention

Pass 14 Dec 2018 139,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 139,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,626 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,364 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 138,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 126,088 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 10 Dec 2014 126,088 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 109,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,401 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,772 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,565 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 76,565 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,615 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,445 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 48,445 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,158 miles

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

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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FD54 WHH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD54 WHH, 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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FD54 WHH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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