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WG54 PVL

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head light lenses dull

Pass 3 Jul 2024 87,321 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 87,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,751 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,721 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake back plate s corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 79,716 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake back plate s corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,686 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,450 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 76,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,746 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 63,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,200 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,200 miles

Inner rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,530 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front No plate loose

OSF brake slightly binding

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

Rear No plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2014 46,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front No plate loose

OSF brake slightly binding

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

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat loose

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,214 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 34,194 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 20,359 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,366 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,991 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 PVL is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WG54 PVL, 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 WG54 PVL registered?

WG54 PVL is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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