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WJ54 OUC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to nearside front flex (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to offside front flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,321 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 92,523 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cannot clearly see front and rear brake pads

Fail 20 Sep 2017 86,827 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cannot clearly see front and rear brake pads

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,189 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,127 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,560 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,541 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment check

no spare wheel

wheel trims fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,541 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment check

no spare wheel

wheel trims fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,783 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,605 miles

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

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 OUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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