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WJ54 OTK

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & Offside Front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 113,349 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

eml on

Pass 12 May 2016 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 13 May 2015 88,533 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 12 May 2014 79,214 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2013 71,248 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 71,248 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 61,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,171 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 35,169 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 26,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,831 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 20,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OTK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTK, 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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WJ54 OTK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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