MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn - check thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective Pedal travels to the floor (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn - check thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both headlamp lenses faded
Coolant below minimum
Corrosion to rear shocks
Corrosion to rear springs
Engine oil below minimum - topped up
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
PAS fluid low
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both headlamp lenses faded
Coolant below minimum
Corrosion to rear shocks
Corrosion to rear springs
Engine oil below minimum - topped up
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
PAS fluid low
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust has a leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant level low
Corrosion to exhaust
Corrosion to front springs
Corrosion to rear shocks
Corrosion to rear springs
Engine management light on
Hand brake has little reserve travel
OSF tyre on 5mm and worn on inner edge
OSR tyre on 4mm, NSF and NSR both on 5mm
Slight oil leak sump plug area
Coolant level low
Corrosion to exhaust
Corrosion to front springs
Corrosion to rear shocks
Corrosion to rear springs
Engine management light on
Hand brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OSF tyre on 5mm and worn on inner edge
OSR tyre on 4mm, NSF and NSR both on 5mm
Slight oil leak sump plug area
engine check light on.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ54 WKX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WKX, 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 WKX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2004.
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