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WL54 CHO

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,924 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 62,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,399 miles

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 24 Sep 2015 53,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,887 miles

slight deterioration in exhaust system and support brackets

Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,887 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight deterioration in exhaust system and support brackets

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,462 miles

deterioration in exhaust and support brackets

slight deterioration in o/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,596 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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WL54 CHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CHO, 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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WL54 CHO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WL54 CHO safe to buy?

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