CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG54 HAX

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,131 mi
Last recorded74,131 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 HAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,131 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 74,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,799 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

Offside front brake disc showing signs of bind

Offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

Fail 17 Feb 2025 68,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to coil spring(s)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

Offside front brake disc showing signs of bind

Offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped edge(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

Offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at upper attachment (top mount)

Slight corrosion to coil spring(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,103 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner brake pad appears to be wearing low

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 45,199 miles

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 23 Oct 2019 39,551 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,186 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 21,968 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery secured by cable ties

Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,921 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 16,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 13,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,050 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 7,506 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG54 HAX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 WG54 HAX, 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

How do I check the history of WG54 HAX?

You can check the full history of WG54 HAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG54 HAX registered?

WG54 HAX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is WG54 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 HAX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG54 HAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG54 HAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.