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WL04 RKN

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,357 mi
Last recorded78,357 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 RKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,357 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,357 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,457 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,228 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 2 Oct 2018 63,204 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,136 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge/on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

varius dents/scratches on bodywork

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads approx 75% worn.

slight leak n/s/f/ inner drive shaft boot.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 31,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads approx 75% worn.

slight leak n/s/f/ inner drive shaft boot.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 31,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads not clearley visable with wheels on

nearside front inner cv joint gaitor leaking

nearside front tyre not fully inflated

nearside front windscreen wiper smearing slightly and slightly split

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre not fully inflated

offside front windscreen wiper smearing slightly and slightly split

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads not clearley visable with wheels on

rear wiper does not clear screen effectively

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,787 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,296 miles

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

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

no rear haed rests fitted at time of test

o/s/f inner cv boot weaping

rear discs inner contact area corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 26,296 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/f inner cv boot weaping

no rear haed rests fitted at time of test

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

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

rear discs inner contact area corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 23,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,242 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,149 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 RKN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WL04 RKN, 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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WL04 RKN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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