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WV54 WTR

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,469 mi
Last recorded100,469 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 WTR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,469 miles

Front brakes binding slighlty

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

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

Rear exhaust has a broken hanger

Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring on cv joint (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brakes binding slighlty

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

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

Rear exhaust has a broken hanger

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2016 96,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

boot floor damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,044 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bootlid (6.1.C.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper/chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

boot floor damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,698 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 80,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Unable to clearly see Front or Rear brake pads for inspection

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 74,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Oct 2012 74,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,364 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 62,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,323 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,850 miles

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

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

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 WTR is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

WV54 WTR is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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