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WF54 HBP

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HBP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 110,200 miles

front headlamps misting

headlamps misting

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 110,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front headlamps misting

headlamps misting

Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,077 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 97,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,348 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing /cracking in treads

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 78,225 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,579 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,490 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,490 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,960 miles

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

osr tyre perishing on walls

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,352 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,550 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 HBP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WF54 HBP, 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 WF54 HBP registered?

WF54 HBP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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