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WF54 CVL

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 CVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower radiator panel corrosion and weak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,908 miles

floor pan / rear axle and rad support corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front shocks corroded

floor pan / rear axle and rad support corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

floor pan inc subframes and arms corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,644 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,713 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,713 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,875 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet safety catch was siezed - now lubricated and free

Fail 7 Dec 2012 80,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet safety catch was siezed - now lubricated and free

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake disc/s corroded

rear brake disc/s corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,580 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres bold inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,585 miles

front tyres bold inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,144 miles

n/s/f tyre low

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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WF54 CVL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WF54 CVL, 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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WF54 CVL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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