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WU54 HME

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,979 mi
Last recorded56,979 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,979 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

rear wiper rubber worn

Fail 17 Oct 2024 56,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear wiper rubber worn

Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,747 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 48,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 48,714 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,224 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,257 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,924 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,700 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,183 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,302 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,626 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 17,224 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,481 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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WU54 HME is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU54 HME, 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 WU54 HME registered?

WU54 HME is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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