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WV54 FHL

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp is illuminated. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed with in the worn edge, where tearing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 43,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,235 miles

Rear Brake pads appear to be thin.

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front Brake pads appear to be thin.

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens is cracked. (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2017 40,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split on end (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split on end (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front Brake pads appear to be thin.

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens is cracked. (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pads appear to be thin.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,229 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn low

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and worn low

Fail 15 Aug 2016 37,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn low

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and worn low

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,784 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster is damaged, but light output is not affected and no sharp edges are exposed.

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 34,784 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster is damaged, but light output is not affected and no sharp edges are exposed.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,134 miles

Brake pedal antislip pad wearing unevenly

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly and bald on inner edge

Some service wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,546 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,655 miles

advise n/s/f tyre weaing on edge

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge[very close to legal limit]

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 5,366 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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WV54 FHL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV54 FHL, 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 WV54 FHL registered?

WV54 FHL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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