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WV54 JVN

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,851 mi
Last recorded64,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 JVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,851 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,361 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are worn (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section is badly deteriorated and has slight leaks (recommend replace) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing is missing (still works) (7.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres are 20 years old. nearside rear date code = 2403, offside rear date code = 5003. date code is first 2 numbers - week second 2vnumbers -year (recommend repair) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch is stiff (recommend repair/replace)

engine oil level is below minimum level. engine coolant is low.

indirect vision device mirror is dark (able to see to rear)

Fail 27 Apr 2023 64,361 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are worn (recommend replace) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section is badly deteriorated and has slight leaks (recommend replace) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing is missing (still works) (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning power steering belt is loose (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres are 20 years old. nearside rear date code = 2403, offside rear date code = 5003. date code is first 2 numbers - week second 2vnumbers -year (recommend repair) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch is stiff (recommend repair/replace)

engine oil level is below minimum level. engine coolant is low.

indirect vision device mirror is dark (able to see to rear)

Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,102 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section is badly deteriorated (recommend repair/replace) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (still works) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive also, engine oil is close to minimum level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres over 10 years old (19 years old, recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch is stiff/worn

Fail 25 Apr 2022 63,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

clutch is stiff/worn

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section is badly deteriorated (recommend repair/replace) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (still works) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive also, engine oil is close to minimum level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear tyres over 10 years old (19 years old, recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,155 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section is corroded/deteriorated and has slight leaks (recommend replace) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (still works) (7.1.2 (d))

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

both rear tyres over 10 years old (n/s/r - 2403 = week 24 year 2003, o/s/r - 5003 = week 50 year 2003) recommend replace

clutch is worn/stiff (recommend replace/repair)

Fail 23 Apr 2021 61,154 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres and ball joints (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated recommend investigate and repair (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible section is corroded/deteriorated and has slight leaks (recommend replace) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (still works) (7.1.2 (d))

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

both rear tyres over 10 years old (n/s/r - 2403 = week 24 year 2003, o/s/r - 5003 = week 50 year 2003) recommend replace

clutch is worn/stiff (recommend replace/repair)

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,873 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,620 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 50,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,852 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,062 miles

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

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2016 40,476 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 25 Mar 2016 40,476 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,008 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 33,026 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2012 31,241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 26,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 18,649 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,340 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 JVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WV54 JVN, 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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WV54 JVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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