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WU54 HMO

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,467 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

oil leak

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 22 Jul 2016 79,467 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

oil leak

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,384 miles

Battery clamp needs resecuring

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 69,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Battery clamp needs resecuring

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,041 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 19,440 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,795 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,900 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 HMO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

WU54 HMO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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