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WJ54 WLC

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,877 mi
Last recorded167,877 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 167,877 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator cross menber rusted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 167,866 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator cross menber rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 156,395 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front front cross menber for radiator mount rusted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 142,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 132,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,644 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 119,624 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,608 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 105,608 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,150 miles

n/s rear tyer cracking on side wall

Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,746 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyer cracking on side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,462 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 82,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,900 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 WLC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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