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WG54 MUU

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,527 mi
Last recorded37,527 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 MUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 37,527 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 37,527 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 36,081 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 34,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 31,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 29,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 28,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,095 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,391 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,451 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 23,451 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,352 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,490 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,779 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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WG54 MUU is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 WG54 MUU, 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 MUU?

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What year was WG54 MUU registered?

WG54 MUU is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is WG54 MUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 MUU 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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