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WG54 PVT

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,841 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,618 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,954 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,177 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,177 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2011 27,821 miles

Complete exhaust system corroding slightly

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front door interior handle not returning automatically

Small cut to offside rear tyre tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,821 miles

Complete exhaust system corroding slightly

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front door interior handle not returning automatically

Small cut to offside rear tyre tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 11,036 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 PVT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

WG54 PVT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is WG54 PVT safe to buy?

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