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WV54 WOB

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,863 mi
Last recorded77,863 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 WOB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,953 miles

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 9 May 2018 61,728 miles

Both rear lower inner wheel arches rusty

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

Fail 2 May 2018 61,659 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort little effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear lower inner wheel arches rusty

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

Pass 10 May 2017 55,529 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 55,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,156 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,138 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 44,502 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,554 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,423 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 34,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2012 29,457 miles

n/s/f tyre in poor perished condition, also on limit, change asap.

o/s/r tyre perished on inner edge, tread lifting. change asap.

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

child seat insecure, not fitted properly to vehicle structure via seat belt.

Fail 11 May 2012 29,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre in poor perished condition, also on limit, change asap.

o/s/r tyre perished on inner edge, tread lifting. change asap.

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

child seat insecure, not fitted properly to vehicle structure via seat belt.

Pass 10 May 2011 24,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,568 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,579 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 13,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,494 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 WOB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 WOB, 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 WOB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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