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WJ54 WZV

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,336 mi
Last recorded76,336 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,923 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,837 miles

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,240 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,240 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,319 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,591 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,837 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,837 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres different size to rears

nearside rear tyre splittig..tyre damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,749 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,185 miles

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Wearing

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,060 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 16,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,877 miles

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

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 WZV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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