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WH04 AKZ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,211 mi
Last recorded50,211 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 AKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,211 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 50,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,811 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,668 miles

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,640 miles

paintwork damage to various areas

Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,640 miles

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

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

paintwork damage to various areas

Fail 23 Jul 2009 26,741 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,303 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,597 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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WH04 AKZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WH04 AKZ, 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 WH04 AKZ registered?

WH04 AKZ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is WH04 AKZ safe to buy?

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