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SL54 WGM

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,119 mi
Last recorded42,119 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 18,387 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,535 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 WGM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SL54 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

SL54 WGM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is SL54 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 WGM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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