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WG54 XVA

2004 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,276 mi
Last recorded132,276 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2025 132,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2024 123,391 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 9 Jun 2023 113,060 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 112,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 112,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2021 107,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 106,725 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small tread cracks

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,739 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 78,739 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,786 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,043 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,919 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 XVA is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

WG54 XVA is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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