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WJ54 WKM

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,865 mi
Last recorded168,865 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 168,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 161,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 145,902 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 145,902 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,258 miles

N/S wiper torn but clears screen ok

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid on minimum

Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,258 miles

N/S wiper torn but clears screen ok

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid on minimum

Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,387 miles

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 122,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot latch handle stiff

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,178 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,364 miles

o/s/r tyre right on legal limit(marginal pass)

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 WKM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

WJ54 WKM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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