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WL54 KXN

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,311 mi
Last recorded127,311 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,311 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect FRONT AND REAR (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS/BRACKETS CORRODED, WOULD ADVISE TREATMENT TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 127,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LARGE EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR PREVENTING EMISSIONS TEST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMP OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY FADED , AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working NSF AND OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working NS, OS AND CENTRE REAR ALL NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect FRONT AND REAR (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS/BRACKETS CORRODED, WOULD ADVISE TREATMENT TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 118,293 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR sill areas heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (ALSO HAS CORD SHOWING!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 112,239 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (ALSO HAS CORD SHOWING!!!) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front panel area corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) NS and OS rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR inner sill area and OSR outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front panel area corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,404 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 101,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER HANGING OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,263 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced NSF and OSF LED lamps flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,658 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF tyre edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,668 miles

Front Lower cross member corroded, but not a stress loaded part

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat belt lazy return

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

Rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,448 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 61,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,091 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2011 53,736 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,677 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,542 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,459 miles

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

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 KXN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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