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WV54 PYJ

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,667 mi
Last recorded33,667 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 PYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,667 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

long cut in near side rear tyre inner wall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,870 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 16,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,093 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 PYJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV54 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

WV54 PYJ is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is WV54 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 PYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV54 PYJ have outstanding finance?

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