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WG54 PVX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,052 mi
Last recorded76,052 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,052 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,842 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,027 miles

no oil fill cap

off side front brake stating to bind

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,057 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 65,057 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,858 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 60,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,807 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,367 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,367 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,861 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,861 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,745 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 40,745 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,767 miles

Nearside 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 PVX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

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