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WL04 TBX

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,342 mi
Last recorded84,342 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 TBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,342 miles

Front Upper top mounts slight movement

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,198 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 81,197 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,128 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 77,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slightly cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount has slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,235 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 72,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,692 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,261 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,025 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 TBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

WL04 TBX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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