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WF54 TXC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 TXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,847 miles

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

child seats fitted - - unable to fully check seatbelts

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

child seats fitted - - unable to fully check seatbelts

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 70,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edges

slight play offside front upper strut bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre tread worn on outer edges

slight play offside front upper strut bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,093 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,039 miles

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

washers frozen

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,441 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to o/s/r bumper

Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,438 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,689 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 19,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WF54 TXC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

WF54 TXC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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