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WL04 WFX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,730 mi
Last recorded125,730 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 WFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,901 miles

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

advise front drop links noisey

Fail 28 Aug 2018 116,877 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

advise front drop links noisey

Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (recommend attention) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,410 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,441 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside wiper split

rear brake discs getting worn

removed objects hanging from interior mirror during test

unable to see brake pads to measure

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,982 miles

both wipers getting deteriorated

front brake discs starting to get worn

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

rear brake discs getting worn (recommend attention)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,218 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

rear brake discs and pads getting worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,561 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 WFX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

WL04 WFX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is WL04 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 WFX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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