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WG54 XUZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,197 mi
Last recorded120,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XUZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 120,197 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside no plate light not working

rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2022 128,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

nearside no plate light not working

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2021 119,752 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 119,752 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 117,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 117,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 115,654 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer has a hole due to corrosion (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (needs buffing) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,157 miles

both rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2016 104,725 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,268 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,561 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear brake slow in operation

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,711 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,687 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,721 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,581 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 33,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,517 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 25,517 miles

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

Tyres wearing uneven,advise tracking check

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 XUZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

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

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