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WL04 UHP

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,031 mi
Last recorded104,031 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 UHP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,029 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator cross-member excessively corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,349 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 90,558 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 90,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,140 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded not affecting efficiency

Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,140 miles

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

Battery insecure insecure and touching bonnet (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake discs corroded not affecting efficiency

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 75,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,619 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,304 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 UHP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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