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WJ54 OVA

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,584 mi
Last recorded112,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,479 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 106,479 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,300 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 100,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,969 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 96,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,335 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 91,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,905 miles

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

both front sidelights dim

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2009 70,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 70,427 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,786 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 OVA 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 62.5%.

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 OVA, 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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What year was WJ54 OVA registered?

WJ54 OVA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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