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FP54 WRX

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 WRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 87,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,771 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,782 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,083 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,358 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

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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FP54 WRX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP54 WRX, 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 FP54 WRX registered?

FP54 WRX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is FP54 WRX safe to buy?

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