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WL54 HZP

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,021 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 93,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,220 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,175 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

battery loose

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

battery loose

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,943 miles

Nearside Front abs reluctor ring cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2016 57,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front abs reluctor ring cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,599 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,953 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Fail 12 Dec 2014 53,953 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,617 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,416 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,855 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

slight splitting to offside front wiper blade

Fail 16 Dec 2011 37,855 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

slight splitting to offside front wiper blade

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,750 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 30,712 miles

Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,616 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 27,616 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,979 miles

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

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

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

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 HZP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HZP, 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 HZP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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