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WL04 RKE

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,817 mi
Last recorded68,817 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 RKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,817 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 68,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror missing

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,719 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 59,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 49,927 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 49,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing in tread

Offside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,807 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 41,050 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 37,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 37,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,883 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,993 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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WL04 RKE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL04 RKE, 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 WL04 RKE registered?

WL04 RKE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is WL04 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 RKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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