MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres cracking between treads
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
front and rear brake discs corroded
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake pads approx 75% worn.
slight leak n/s/f/ inner drive shaft boot.
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.
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
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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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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