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YR54 WEP

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 WEP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,481 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 105,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 97,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 9 Sep 2016 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 12 Aug 2015 90,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,164 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008
Fail 22 Sep 2008

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,157 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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YR54 WEP is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR54 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR54 WEP registered?

YR54 WEP is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is YR54 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 WEP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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