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WL54 CJE

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,898 mi
Last recorded21,898 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,898 miles

o/s/ parking brake lever on caliper not releasing fully

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake hose corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 17,929 miles

os/f tyre close to limit

os/r brake pipe corroded

os/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,800 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 12,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 7,384 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 7,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 5,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 4,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 3,752 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 CJE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WL54 CJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL54 CJE?

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What year was WL54 CJE registered?

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

Is WL54 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 CJE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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