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WL54 KMX

2004 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,245 mi
Last recorded59,245 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 59,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,714 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 51,714 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,369 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 32,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 29,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,273 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 8 Jan 2020 27,361 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 25,944 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,734 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 23,318 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 21,719 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,171 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 11,110 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 8,975 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,207 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 KMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KMX, 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

How do I check the history of WL54 KMX?

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What year was WL54 KMX registered?

WL54 KMX is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is WL54 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 KMX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL54 KMX have outstanding finance?

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