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FD54 WHM

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,130 mi
Last recorded47,130 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WHM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 47,130 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 47,130 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 45,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 44,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 42,682 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,433 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,203 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 369,736 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 35,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,496 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,557 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,767 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 19,767 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,116 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,201 miles

o/side front tyre wearing inner edge

o/side rear brake binding slightly

slight damage to o/side rear seatbelt from seatback catch

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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FD54 WHM is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FD54 WHM, 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 FD54 WHM registered?

FD54 WHM is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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