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WL54 KNB

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KNB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,093 miles

Both front headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 97,074 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,385 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 91,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,020 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,239 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 60,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,714 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,736 miles

n/s front tyer nick in side wall

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,514 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,238 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 17,238 miles

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

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 KNB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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