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WG54 XUX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,283 mi
Last recorded75,283 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,283 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 75,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 69,588 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsf disc showing signs of heat

Fail 22 Jan 2019 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsf disc showing signs of heat

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,901 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 48,899 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 44,249 miles

Nearside +offside rear tyres cracked/perishing not to chords yet.

oil leak.

Fail 25 May 2016 44,248 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside +offside rear tyres cracked/perishing not to chords yet.

Offside Rear handbrake cable/lever starting to stiffen up.

oil leak.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,510 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,149 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,585 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 34,585 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,813 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake fluid below max

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,848 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 XUX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

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