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WL54 CXU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,830 mi
Last recorded62,830 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,830 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,542 miles

oil leek

Fail 1 Oct 2015 5,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,584 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,584 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,734 miles

nearside and offside rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2012 48,734 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,402 miles

offside wiper rubber starting to split

rear brake components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,736 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 CXU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CXU, 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 CXU?

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What year was WL54 CXU registered?

WL54 CXU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is WL54 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 CXU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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