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WJ54 ECN

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 ECN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,474 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 59,474 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,450 miles

mil warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,762 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 49,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,111 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,290 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,156 miles

Offside 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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WJ54 ECN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ54 ECN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ54 ECN registered?

WJ54 ECN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is WJ54 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ54 ECN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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