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WG54 HBC

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,254 mi
Last recorded112,254 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 HBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 106,253 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 97,339 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 95,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,685 miles

slight wear discs

Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,685 miles

slight wear discs

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,878 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 123,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,239 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 74,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,352 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,069 miles

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

nearside front wiper is split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,922 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 HBC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG54 HBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 HBC registered?

WG54 HBC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is WG54 HBC safe to buy?

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