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WL04 UHT

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,849 mi
Last recorded78,849 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 UHT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,849 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,553 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 69,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,264 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))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 66,264 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))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,293 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 65,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,736 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 51,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 43,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,404 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 34,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,119 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 25,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,504 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,204 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 14,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,099 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,330 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 UHT is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

WL04 UHT is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is WL04 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 UHT shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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