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WJ54 OTN

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,855 mi
Last recorded168,855 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 168,855 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 168,855 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 162,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 162,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 157,179 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 157,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 151,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 142,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 135,259 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 135,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 112,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 112,468 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,743 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs are worn

offside front upper suspension mount has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2010 91,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,531 miles

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

alignment required

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 45,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,222 miles

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?

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 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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