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WL54 AUN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,516 mi
Last recorded72,516 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AUN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 72,331 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 68,077 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 64,718 miles

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

Front top strut mounts have slight movement

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,859 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight movement

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

Offside Front top strut mount has slight movement

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 62,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front top strut mount has slight movement

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 55,529 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,497 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,869 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 39,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,278 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,690 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,685 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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WL54 AUN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WL54 AUN, 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 WL54 AUN registered?

WL54 AUN is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WL54 AUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 AUN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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