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WF54 CVN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 CVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 96,951 miles

Body insecure bonnet safety catch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 93,818 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 93,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 59,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,227 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

power steering fluid level low

power steering resevoir cap missing

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 57,376 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,823 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 56,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,440 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 54,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,171 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 51,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,741 miles

Both front brkae discs slightly worn.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,638 miles

offside rear tyre wall (outer) perished

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,438 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,824 miles

both front tyres on between 2.5&3mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,867 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,794 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)

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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WF54 CVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 WF54 CVN, 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 WF54 CVN registered?

WF54 CVN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WF54 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 CVN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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