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BT54 WYH

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,781 mi
Last recorded24,781 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 24,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 22,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 19,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 19,900 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 18,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 18,132 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 16,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 16,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 16,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier attention advised (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 15,969 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 15,051 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 15,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 14,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 13,669 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 13,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 12,290 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 10,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 9,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 8,253 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 7,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 5,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 4,744 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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BT54 WYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT54 WYH, 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 BT54 WYH registered?

BT54 WYH is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BT54 WYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 WYH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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