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WL04 TZE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,176 mi
Last recorded118,176 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,446 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 105,446 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,597 miles

Engine management (EML) lamp illuminated indicating a fault with the system

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,496 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,929 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,475 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear seatbelt is slow to retract

Fail 11 Feb 2010 30,475 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside rear seatbelt is slow to retract

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,553 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,170 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 13,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TZE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

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

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