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VE54 KWR

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,634 mi
Last recorded99,634 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,634 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 99,634 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,411 miles

front brake pipes surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,914 miles

battery insecure

rear discs corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

rear discs corroded

wipers

Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,032 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,755 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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VE54 KWR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VE54 KWR, 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 VE54 KWR registered?

VE54 KWR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is VE54 KWR safe to buy?

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