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WF54 VRX

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,825 mi
Last recorded75,825 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,825 miles

EML Light on dash

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 75,823 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

EML Light on dash

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded to brake calipers

Fail 5 Nov 2020 75,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded to brake calipers

Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,736 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2019 72,650 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Also safety catch seized. (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,589 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 69,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Both headlamps going opaque.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,540 miles

Offside Front slight play in upper top shock mounting

slight imbalance and front and rear brakes

Fail 3 Nov 2017 67,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight play in upper top shock mounting

slight imbalance and front and rear brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,419 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

brake pedal anti-slip provision split

condenser in poor condition

engine management light on

handbrake efficiency slightly low

play in strut top mountings

Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,419 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)

NSR brake binding slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti-slip provision split

condenser in poor condition

engine management light on

handbrake efficiency slightly low

play in strut top mountings

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,330 miles

EML on!

anti-slip splitting

exhaust front pipe flexi joint insecure and rattling

oil filter leaking

rear wiper blade insecure on arm

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light on

Fail 6 Nov 2014 55,835 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,782 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)

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

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

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

near side rear lamp cluster damaged

near side rear tyre worn side wall

off side wiper blade split

Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,782 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML light on

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)

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

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

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

near side rear lamp cluster damaged

near side rear tyre worn side wall

off side wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,930 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 43,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet safety catch is inoperative

engine management light is on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,345 miles

nearside light lense cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,745 miles

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

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

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,947 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2008 24,140 miles

brake fluid level low (cannot see pads).

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear no.plate slightly disfiguared

Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,586 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 VRX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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