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WG54 JXF

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,971 mi
Last recorded216,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 JXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 216,971 miles

o/s n/s headlamp glass cloudy

o/s/r n/s/r bump stops adrift

o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight perishing

rear axle beam bushes perishing

slight movement o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings

small stone chips in windsreen

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2015 205,849 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 205,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f shock obsorber damp o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge surface corrosion various steel brake pipes slight movement o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings corrosion exhaust rear axle beam bushes perishing

o/s/r shock bump stop adrift

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f small stone chips in windsreen some dash board illumination lights inop brake pedal rubber worn headlamp glass cloudy

Pass 10 Jan 2014 191,792 miles

o/s/r n/s/r seat belt stalk covers missing small stone chips in windsreen slight wear pedal rubbers o/s/r n/s/r bump stop covers adrift track rod end boots perishing o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge n/s/f tyre 2;5mm

rear axle beam bushes perishing o/s/f shock obsorber wet slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings difficult to pass emmisions test bad oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2013 181,477 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 181,477 miles

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

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

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

small stone chips in windsreen o/s/r n/s/r shock gaiters adrift surface corrosion exhaust o/s/f shock obsorber damp slight movement o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings track rod end boots perishing difficult to pass emmisions test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 169,749 miles

n/s/r seat belt stalk casing insecure o/s/r n/s/r shock covers adrift slight oil leaks corrosion exhaust o/s/f shock obsorber damp wheel rims kerbed

Pass 21 Jan 2011 152,370 miles

engine management light on o/s/r tyre slight perishing oil leakss n/s/f tyre smooth inner edge n/s/r ,tyre low inner edge o/s/r n/s/r shock dump stops breaking away

Pass 19 Jan 2010 126,293 miles

various body damage surface corrosion exhaust clutch cable creeks requires washing under wheel arches

Fail 14 Jan 2010 126,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,159 miles

corrosion exhaust clutch brake pedal rubbers worn front brake discs ridged slight lift o/s/f n/s/f top strut mountings

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,086 miles

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

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 JXF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXF, 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 JXF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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