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WL54 AUC

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,861 mi
Last recorded55,861 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,861 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,367 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,886 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,663 miles

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

pasangers rear light lense repaired

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,654 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 26,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WL54 AUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL54 AUC, 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 WL54 AUC registered?

WL54 AUC is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is WL54 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 AUC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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