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WL54 CXW

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,407 mi
Last recorded48,407 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,407 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 48,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 47,689 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,899 miles

Under car corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2023 43,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 37,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,961 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 20,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,942 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,562 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 CXW is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CXW, 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

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What year was WL54 CXW registered?

WL54 CXW is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is WL54 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 CXW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL54 CXW have outstanding finance?

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