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WL04 TCU

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 TCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 124,114 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 124,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,960 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 114,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 105,686 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 100,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,845 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted/deteriorated (due to lack of use ? )

nearside rear seat belt retraction slow

Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,568 miles

rear brake disc inner face edges pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2013 88,568 miles

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

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

rear brake disc inner face edges pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,196 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low ? ? (difficult to inspect without removal of wheels)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,548 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low ? ? (difficult to inspect without removal of wheels)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,956 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TCU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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