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WG54 JWZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 JWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2012 86,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BONNET SECONDRY LATCH STIFF

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,145 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 10 Oct 2011 78,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Brake disc corroded on inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,050 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear discs worn and slighly pitted

exhaust rusty rear

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,548 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,073 miles

Marks on offside rear seat belt

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,468 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 43,468 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

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 JWZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WG54 JWZ, 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 WG54 JWZ registered?

WG54 JWZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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