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WL54 AUJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 115,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under Body Wax Oiled

Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 115,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside headlamp pattern poor

corrosion to rear axle

secondary bonnet catch siezed & not holding

Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,007 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 112,970 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,870 miles

ball joint gaiters becoming perrished

osf tyre becoming perrished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 109,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 107,555 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,744 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to break shape across tread area

Fail 13 Jan 2011 104,734 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to break shape across tread area

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,922 miles

both front discs worn thin

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 AUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL54 AUJ, 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 AUJ registered?

WL54 AUJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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