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YR54 WEX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,698 mi
Last recorded103,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 WEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,698 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 103,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,916 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 85,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 64,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,121 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 WEX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WEX, 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 YR54 WEX registered?

YR54 WEX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is YR54 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 WEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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