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WF54 HBB

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

18,449 mi
Last recorded18,449 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HBB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 18,449 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Slight play/lift in both front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Oct 2024 17,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 16,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 15,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 15,025 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 13,813 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 13,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 12,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,872 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 11,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2014 10,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2013 9,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers split on ends

Fail 17 Oct 2013 9,711 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 18 Oct 2012 8,753 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers starting to smear

nsf tyre perished and cracked

nsr tyre perished and cracked

osf tyre perished and cracked

osr tyre perished and cracked

very slight pitting to both rear discs outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 6,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,969 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 3,926 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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WF54 HBB is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc 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 WF54 HBB, 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 WF54 HBB registered?

WF54 HBB is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is WF54 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 HBB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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