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WJ54 OUW

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,889 mi
Last recorded70,889 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,889 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 70,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested Both front headlamp lenses are clouded over (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,872 miles

Both front ABS rings corroded

Slight corrosion to coil springs

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 35,307 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,416 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2011 21,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,424 miles

Both front tyre valves deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,759 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 OUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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