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WG54 XUU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,088 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,125 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,789 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding caliper (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,264 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,092 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 34,325 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads 50% worn

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,879 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake pads (inner) appears to wearing low

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,070 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

plastic sleves fitted to the bottom of the coil springs

underside checked in wet conditions

Pass 3 Dec 2009 8,993 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 8,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 8,530 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 8,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,114 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 XUU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

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

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