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WL04 RKJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,335 mi
Last recorded60,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 RKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 60,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 60,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 59,876 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 59,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,760 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 53,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 50,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,500 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,206 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 18,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,462 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 RKJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 WL04 RKJ, 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 WL04 RKJ registered?

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

Is WL04 RKJ safe to buy?

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