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WV54 JVR

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 JVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,356 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,610 miles

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)

offside number plate bulb dull

Fail 4 Sep 2017 70,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

offside number plate bulb dull

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,739 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake discs pitting and corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs inner faces starting to pit and corrode

nearside and offside headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Sep 2013
Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,258 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 46,258 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,625 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres est. 6000

Fail 5 Aug 2010 39,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corrodded

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r disc corroded and worn

rear tyres est. 6000

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,922 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 32,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,826 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,480 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 JVR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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