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WL54 KNF

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,800 mi
Last recorded63,800 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KNF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Interior mirror not fitted.

Secondary bonnet catch is seized.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,808 miles

corrosion under vehicle

slight brake bind O/s front

Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,808 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

O/s front ABS ring cracked

corrosion under vehicle

slight brake bind O/s front

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,676 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 58,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp lenses are deteriorating.

Interior mirror is cracked.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly & is close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,565 miles

Bonet catches are sticking.

Headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate.

Interior mirror glass is cracked.

Oil filter is corroding.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,565 miles

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

Bonet catches are sticking.

Headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate.

Interior mirror glass is cracked.

O/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge & is close to the limit.

Oil filter is corroding.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,229 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 53,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,099 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,844 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 48,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,506 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit (o/s/r 2mm)

brake fluid level low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 42,881 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,901 miles

windscreen scratched

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 KNF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KNF, 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 KNF registered?

WL54 KNF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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