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WR54 PHJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 PHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 103,285 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low & worn bald on inner edge. Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 103,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low & worn bald on inner edge. Replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 101,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 67,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 59,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,006 miles

Battery has been secured in a way that may work loose and/or damage the battery. Possibly the wrong battery fitted.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

N/S/F Brake binding.

Play in O/S/F Strut.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 56,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

N/S/F Brake binding.

Play in O/S/F Strut.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,879 miles

O/S/R Tyre has damage to sidewalls.

O/S/R Tyre worn inside edge.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 43,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

All brake pads low front and rear

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2010 31,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 24,107 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 20,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 20,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WR54 PHJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR54 PHJ, 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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WR54 PHJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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