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WF54 VRV

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,461 mi
Last recorded64,461 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear Shock absorbers have a limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2018 62,662 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in several places (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 60,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in several places (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,386 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing 165/60/14

Fail 1 Sep 2016 59,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing 165/60/14

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,161 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 58,161 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 56,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,358 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 53,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking (165/60/R14)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking (165/60/R14)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,979 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Front pads low.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Front pads low.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,282 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,281 miles

Offside Inner 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 VRV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

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

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