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WK54 UVG

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,254 mi
Last recorded105,254 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 UVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 105,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 101,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,046 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deterated

both head light slightly deterated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,531 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 87,187 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 87,169 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 85,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 85,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 80,340 miles

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

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 64,621 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,232 miles

slight cut in nearside rear tyre,inner wall. but not to inner cord

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,327 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,504 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 19,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,743 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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WK54 UVG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVG, 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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What year was WK54 UVG registered?

WK54 UVG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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