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WR54 VYE

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,883 mi
Last recorded70,883 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 VYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 70,883 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion / surface rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread damaged chunks of tyre tread missing but no cords are exposed

Nearside Rear poor connection on number plate light

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion / surface rust (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi pipe coming adrift but not blowing

slight roughness when rotating front wheels

unable to fully see brake pads to determine wear

Fail 3 May 2016 70,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion / surface rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread damaged chunks of tyre tread missing but no cords are exposed

Nearside Rear poor connection on number plate light

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion / surface rust (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi pipe coming adrift but not blowing

slight roughness when rotating front wheels

unable to fully see brake pads to determine wear

Pass 12 May 2015 62,650 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 56,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2014 56,435 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 52,492 miles

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 18 May 2012 49,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,720 miles

oil leak

play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,610 miles

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

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

rear axle brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,712 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,712 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,742 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 26,950 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 VYE is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYE, 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 VYE is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is WR54 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 VYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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