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WG04 UZF

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,077 mi
Last recorded76,077 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 UZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake low nearside

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,828 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 41,763 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,452 miles

Rear exhaust silensor mounts corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,054 miles

Front brake discs wear ridges on limit, and front brake pads wearing .

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

Rear exhaust tail mounts corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,627 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,034 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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WG04 UZF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG04 UZF, 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 WG04 UZF registered?

WG04 UZF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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