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WK54 UVA

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,161 mi
Last recorded94,161 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 UVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,666 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,071 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,185 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,453 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 55,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 47,978 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 47,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,768 miles

the interior of the vehicle is full of rubbish,seats and seat belts could not be checked correctly.The boot area is also part of the MOT test and is full of belongings.

there were items that could not be adequately inspected.If this vehicle is presented to me in this condition again a refusal to test will be issued.

there were items underneath the vehicle that could not be inspected quickly and easily due to the amount of mud etc.Please bear these remarks in mind for future tests.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,908 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,659 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 25,656 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WK54 UVA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK54 UVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK54 UVA registered?

WK54 UVA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is WK54 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK54 UVA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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