MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Body damage to quarter
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Body damage to quarter
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
note/high level brake light not working/not able to see if wired
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
note/high level brake light not working/not able to see if wired
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear inner tyre wall perishing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear inner tyre wall perishing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
note/noise from nearside rear brake/pads not visible
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
both front and nearside rear brakes fluctuating but not excessively
both headlamps deteriorated but light output not reduced
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front and nearside rear brakes fluctuating but not excessively
both headlamps deteriorated but light output not reduced
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
front washers weak
note/eml light activated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
front washers weak
note/eml light activated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
brake pedal anti slip pad worn
nearside number plate bulb dim
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
front brake pads not fully visable
oil leak to engine
rear brake pads not fully visable
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
engine management light on
front brake pads not fully visable
oil leak to engine
rear brake pads not fully visable
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs are worn
offside front upper suspension mount has slight play
note/eml light on
note/oil leak/no oil in engine/topped up
rear pads not visible/squeak when rotateing wheel
slight inbalance to rear brakes
slight play to nearide front top strut mount
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alignment required
centre stop light not working
brake master cylinder level slightly low
note/body panel damage to nearside
note/brake pads not visible
note/engine managemant light on
slight play to both front top strut mounts
slight wear to inside edges of front tyres
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyre tread depths on legal limits
front wipers worn
nearside sill panel damaged
note/brake pads not visible
signs of dampness to nearside rear brake caliper piston(no leak found at time of test)recommend further investigation
both front tyre tread depths on legal limits
front wipers worn
nearside sill panel damaged
note/brake pads not visible
signs of dampness to nearside rear brake caliper piston(no leak found at time of test)recommend further investigation
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ54 OTN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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