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WV54 PYP

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 PYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 84,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,910 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 77,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 72,719 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2017 72,719 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 65,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 60,418 miles

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

n/s/f tyre has cut but to cords

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 43,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 43,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,440 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 40,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,978 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,333 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 PYP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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