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WF54 TXG

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,247 mi
Last recorded75,247 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 TXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,247 miles

exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2025 75,233 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,972 miles

exhaust flexi-joint in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,500 miles

exhaust flexi-joint in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,087 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 66,014 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,111 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,732 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,172 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,515 miles

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

incorrect battery fitted. poor fit advs further investigation

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,884 miles

Alternative bracket used to retain battery

Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,916 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,251 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 TXG is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

WF54 TXG is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is WF54 TXG safe to buy?

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