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WF54 HBY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,742 mi
Last recorded61,742 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 49,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,142 miles

cracking on offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,507 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 30,507 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to inspect brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,912 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,256 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 25,256 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre completely devoid of tread on inner edge and close to legal limit (1.7mm 165/60R14h)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 19,338 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,236 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,236 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 11,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front wipers smear

offside front tyre worn bald on edge

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 HBY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HBY, 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 WF54 HBY registered?

WF54 HBY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is WF54 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 HBY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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