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WF54 HBC

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,025 mi
Last recorded78,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 78,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 76,959 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 74,736 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 71,986 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 71,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,607 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 71,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,065 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 34,065 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,620 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 19,560 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,504 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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WF54 HBC 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 65%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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