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WV54 YUD

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,715 mi
Last recorded89,715 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 YUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,715 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,712 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,712 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,525 miles

o/s n/s rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 20 Nov 2013 72,523 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

High level brake light not working

o/s n/s rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,297 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,355 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,121 miles

Clutch pedal notchy/noisy.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,121 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal notchy/noisy.

Grease leaking from nearside inner constant velocity boot.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear discs worn.

Unable to open fuel filler cap.

Unable to see wear on brake pads.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,912 miles

Drivers door mirror obscured.

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,394 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 34,394 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,869 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 YUD is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YUD, 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 YUD is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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