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WG54 PVY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,374 mi
Last recorded84,374 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,250 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear axle bushes perished not resulting in excessive movement

slight damage to rear of vehicle behind bumper

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,960 miles

Center brake light not working

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,685 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,345 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,345 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adv unable to see thickness of front brake pads

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,471 miles

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

adv unable to see thickness of rear brake pads

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,659 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise suspect parking brake ratchet slightly worn notchy at highest point

slight damage to rear axle

Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,248 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to rear axle

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 PVY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

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

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