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WJ54 OTF

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,154 mi
Last recorded80,154 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OTF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both lamps dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,640 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front engine oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 72,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front engine oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

negative battery terminal slightly loose

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,826 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 44,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,235 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,475 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 26,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,014 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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WJ54 OTF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ54 OTF, 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 WJ54 OTF registered?

WJ54 OTF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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