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DV54 WJY

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,132 mi
Last recorded52,132 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 WJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,132 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch heavy

underbody rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2025 52,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch heavy

underbody rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2024 47,995 miles

clutch heavy

corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 11 Oct 2024 47,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch heavy

corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,191 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 44,191 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sump leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,568 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 35,568 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 26,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,585 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,542 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 14,599 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,204 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 13,204 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,030 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 13 Oct 2011 10,728 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,728 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 6,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,441 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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DV54 WJY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DV54 WJY, 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 DV54 WJY registered?

DV54 WJY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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