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WL04 UHX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,576 mi
Last recorded128,576 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,576 miles

Central Front Stone chips in Zone A and B.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box in poor condition.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,431 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,767 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls.

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal rubber worn.

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,454 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,448 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,160 miles

cut in o/s front tyre

damage to n/s outer sill and door

Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Jan 2013 111,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2012 110,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,766 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,044 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,015 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 72,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,286 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 UHX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

WL04 UHX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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