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WU54 XHH

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,149 mi
Last recorded99,149 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 XHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,099 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,009 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Rear pads low 3mm (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear OSR tyre showing signs of age cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,915 miles

front tyres getting near wear limit and cracking slightly

rear discs corroded and suspect pads getting thin

Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres getting near wear limit and cracking slightly

rear discs corroded and suspect pads getting thin

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 67,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,352 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,584 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,508 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 56,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,910 miles

Offside rear tyre has cuts/splits to the outer edge of the tread, not deep enough to expose the ply/cords.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,579 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,051 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 XHH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

WU54 XHH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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