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WF54 WPL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,775 mi
Last recorded75,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 WPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,463 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 75,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,740 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure not providing an adequate view to rear (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid contaminated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper effectiveness not tested, due to lack of water from washers

Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,741 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 73,737 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 72,616 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,616 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,013 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,906 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,010 miles

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

O.S Mirror secured using tape

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,010 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O.S Mirror secured using tape

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,568 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,235 miles

Both front brake discs worn and slightly lipped.

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

O.S Wing mirror repaired using tape.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,677 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,426 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,184 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 WPL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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