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HW54 HTE

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,013 mi
Last recorded37,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,165 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,408 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both headlights slightly deteriorating

front and rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,408 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both headlights slightly deteriorating

front and rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,498 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,285 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn inner edge nearing limit

both rear tyres perishing nearing limit

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

rear brake pads approx 3-4mm

slight dampness power steering resvoir area

Fail 21 Apr 2011 20,285 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn inner edge nearing limit

both rear tyres perishing nearing limit

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

rear brake pads approx 3-4mm

slight dampness power steering resvoir area

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,845 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge nearing limit

Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,287 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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HW54 HTE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW54 HTE, 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 HW54 HTE registered?

HW54 HTE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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