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WL54 CYA

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 93,299 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 93,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 85,882 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 85,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,421 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,421 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,491 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 67,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,990 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,990 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,264 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,408 miles

nearside rear tyre worn.

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 26,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,921 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 CYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CYA, 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 CYA registered?

WL54 CYA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is WL54 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 CYA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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