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WG54 XUY

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,382 mi
Last recorded61,382 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,208 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2020 56,208 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2019 48,885 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2018 41,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently 2nd safety catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,974 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 38,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 36,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,792 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,792 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,760 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 28,142 miles

both rear tyers side walls cracking

Fail 23 Dec 2013 28,142 miles

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

both rear tyers side walls cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2012 24,977 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,700 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Dec 2010 20,610 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 20,610 miles

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

rear wiper torn.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 17,053 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,306 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 13,298 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,654 miles

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 XUY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

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

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