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SL54 WGK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,792 mi
Last recorded120,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 120,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 82,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes seperating

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

dents scratches / boot and bonnet sticking

front and rear brake hoses corroded

nsf ABS ring broken

slight oil leak

sump badly corroded and oil filter badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,591 miles

bonnet catch sticking

both wishbone bushes seperating slightly

couple dents scratches

exhaust flexi seperating slightly

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded rear

nsr brake disc inner face corroded close to mot limit

osf tyre on legal limit & nsr tyre close to limit / osr tyre perished 1656014H

play front strut top mount

sump pan badly corroded

suspect slight brake bind

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,813 miles

both wishbone bushes slightly seperating

lower radiator damp?

ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

nsr park brake performance slightly low

nsr tyre close to limit 1656014H

osf wiper torn/ couple small dents

small crack in centre of windscreen within specified limit

sump pan corroded

suspect rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,143 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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SL54 WGK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL54 WGK, 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 SL54 WGK registered?

SL54 WGK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is SL54 WGK safe to buy?

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