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WJ54 WKX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 103,479 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 103,465 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,971 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 101,970 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,702 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,659 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,837 miles

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))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,837 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,106 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,106 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,273 miles

engine check light on.

Pass 19 May 2014 52,036 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,769 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,934 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,245 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 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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