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WL54 KNN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,894 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 76,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,304 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 50,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,928 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge,strongly advise replacement

Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,281 miles

imbalance of 28% between rear brakes

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

rear tyre sidewalls badly perished and cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalance of 28% between rear brakes

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

rear tyre sidewalls badly perished and cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,723 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish and crack

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,432 miles

Both rear tyres have small splits in side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,287 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 KNN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNN, 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 KNN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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