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WL04 UHK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,159 mi
Last recorded70,159 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 UHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,616 miles

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres perished

wipers starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,734 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 57,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,115 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,352 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 46,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,132 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 37,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,918 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 30,160 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 30,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 20,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,041 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,756 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 UHK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

WL04 UHK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is WL04 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 UHK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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