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WG54 ETA

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,369 mi
Last recorded61,369 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 ETA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel starting to bind

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 4 May 2017 57,941 miles

head lamp lens cloudy

Fail 4 May 2017 57,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

head lamp lens cloudy

Pass 12 May 2016 51,200 miles

front tyres low on the edges

Fail 9 May 2016 51,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +clamp missing (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front tyres low on the edges

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,678 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2015 45,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,525 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 33,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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 29 Oct 2012 31,476 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 29,446 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,446 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,628 miles

cracks to side wall of o/s/rear tyre.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,389 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 25,375 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing(brake binding)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,629 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 23,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 19,331 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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WG54 ETA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WG54 ETA, 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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WG54 ETA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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