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WL54 KNG

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,701 mi
Last recorded84,701 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KNG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE/UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LEADING INTO BRAKE HOSE FAR REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 84,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE/UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LEADING INTO BRAKE HOSE FAR REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,600 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes getting worn

Fail 12 Sep 2019 79,600 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (backbox) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes getting worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,377 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 75,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,281 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 73,281 miles

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

Front crossmember heavily corroded and holed (recommend attention)

Front front bulkhead (bolt on panel) heavily corroded and holed (recommend attention)

Front subframe corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,725 miles

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

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

under bonnet bulkhead cover panel corroded and holed (bolt on)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 68,725 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

under bonnet bulkhead cover panel corroded and holed (bolt on)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,682 miles

slight play in both top strut mounts

under bonnet front bolt on panel holed (bulkhead area)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 64,681 miles

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

Front brake discs getting worn

Rear brake discs worn (recommend attention)

slight play in both front top strut mounts

under bonnet front bolt on panel holed (bulkhead area)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,326 miles

rear brake discs getting worn

unable to see front or rear brake pads to judge wear

Fail 22 Dec 2014 61,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs getting worn

unable to see front or rear brake pads to judge wear

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,379 miles

Nearside rear Tyre badly weather cracked almost exposing cords. (Recommend attention)

Offside rear Tyre starting to weather crack (Monitor)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,650 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,384 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,008 miles

rear brake discs getting worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,291 miles

unable to see front and rear pads to judge wear

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,170 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 KNG 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 KNG, 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 KNG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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