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WR54 VYD

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,963 mi
Last recorded85,963 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 VYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,963 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center to tail box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,821 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 82,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail in (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,839 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,637 miles

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 62,637 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,672 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,373 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 58,371 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 52,185 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 40,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,484 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 24,484 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 19,903 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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WR54 VYD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc 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 VYD, 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 WR54 VYD registered?

WR54 VYD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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