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WJ54 WKT

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,786 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 85,786 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,939 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn excessively on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,122 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 50,120 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

engine knocking

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,409 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery terminal loose

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness noted around pas resevior area

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 40,096 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness noted around pas resevior area

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage noted nearside front

Fail 9 Dec 2009 31,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage noted nearside front

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,768 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage noted nearside front

tape on nearside front headlamp but not affecting beam image

Fail 16 Dec 2008 23,768 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage noted nearside front

tape on nearside front headlamp but not affecting beam image

Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,746 miles

damage noted to offside

slight oil leak

tempory repair to n/s headlamp

Fail 10 Dec 2007 16,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

damage noted to offside

slight oil leak

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 WKT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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