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WJ54 OTY

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,408 mi
Last recorded46,408 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 46,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,184 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 45,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,419 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 43,419 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,029 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 39,029 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,582 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 36,054 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,603 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 29,603 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,187 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,470 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 19,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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WJ54 OTY is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WJ54 OTY, 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 WJ54 OTY registered?

WJ54 OTY is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is WJ54 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ54 OTY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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