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VE54 KWU

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,582 mi
Last recorded103,582 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 102,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust blow at rear section area.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,890 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished in the tread.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Slight exhaust blow at rear section area.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,339 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 73,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,269 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 70,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,259 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,754 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,168 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 49,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,367 miles

front brake discs worn, not able to see pads without wheel removal.

twist in rear centre seat belt.

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 36,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn.not able to see front or rear brake pads condition without wheel removal.

twist in rear centre seat belt

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,423 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,501 miles

both front tyres low tread

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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VE54 KWU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VE54 KWU, 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 VE54 KWU registered?

VE54 KWU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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