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VE54 KWW

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,493 mi
Last recorded110,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KWW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 110,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 110,493 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 106,666 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 102,764 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 102,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 102,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,335 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,763 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2019 81,014 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,199 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2017 69,563 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 64,740 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 58,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,620 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 47,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,717 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear tyre perished.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 30,222 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,893 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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VE54 KWW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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