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WV54 RCY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,888 mi
Last recorded162,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 162,888 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 162,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 152,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 152,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 142,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 142,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 120,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 105,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,270 miles

Drivers side wiper blade split.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,448 miles

Long cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside front wheek inner rim dented.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 50,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,068 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 RCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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