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WF54 WPV

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 WPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 79,604 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm hasa badly rusted /corroded

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

difficalt to engage gears (suspect clutch require attention

Pass 26 May 2025 75,030 miles

parking brake performance just met the requirement (strong advice)

serious engine oil leaks (strong advice)

Pass 29 May 2024 72,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 71,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 71,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 67,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE BADY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 67,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE BADY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP IS CORROEDED, THE OIL IS SEEPING THROUGH THE CORROSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 63,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper both strutt mounts have play acceptable at mot

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 63,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper both strutt mounts have play acceptable at mot

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 61,187 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,586 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 60,586 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front headlamps poor light output........ (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades poor wipe scrubbing screen....... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,284 miles

Offside Rear Slight bind to off side rear service brake......

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting worn .......

Fail 1 Nov 2017 57,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split and poor wipe...... (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre getting worn .......

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight binding......

Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint poor condition and leaking..... (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake slight binding......

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,172 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 54,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,715 miles

adv offside front tyre worn low to limits.......

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,810 miles

adv offside front tyre getting worn.......

Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 42,422 miles

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,809 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,255 miles

adv offside front headlamp aim slightly high . adjusted.....

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,227 miles

adv nearside rear tyre worn low to limits.....

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,028 miles

adv nearside rear tyre wearing low on 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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WF54 WPV is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPV, 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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WF54 WPV is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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