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VE54 KWX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,789 mi
Last recorded73,789 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,789 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,758 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 64,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,031 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 57,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid level slightly low

high level rear light not working

movement at both front suspension leg top mountings

rear wiper blade in poor condition

small cracks around both front and offside rear tyres and splits around offside front inner side wall

unable to see all brake pads

Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,756 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid level slightly low

high level rear light not working

movement at both front suspension leg top mountings

rear wiper blade in poor condition

small cracks around both front and offside rear tyres and splits around offside front inner side wall

unable to see all brake pads

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,339 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,055 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 24,996 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres perished/cracked on outer sidewalls

rear discs pitted/corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,996 miles

165/60/14h. nsf on 1.6mm limit. osf on 2mm. both fronts worn on inner edge. tracking

Pass 21 Dec 2007 12,121 miles

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

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

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 KWX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 KWX registered?

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

Is VE54 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 KWX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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