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WR54 PHF

2004 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 PHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,261 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 105,567 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 104,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,829 miles

wiper mark in screen

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,410 miles

wiper mark on screen

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,316 miles

wipers had marked the screen

Fail 11 Nov 2020 100,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

wipers had marked the screen

Pass 4 May 2019 98,360 miles

wiper mark on screen

Pass 12 May 2018 97,114 miles

mark on edge of wiper sweep

Pass 12 May 2017 95,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 91,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

scratch on windscreen, not effecting view

Fail 16 May 2016 91,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear cracked & perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different size tyres fitted front & rear

Pass 19 May 2015 87,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,847 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,855 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,834 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,651 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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WR54 PHF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WR54 PHF, 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 WR54 PHF registered?

WR54 PHF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is WR54 PHF safe to buy?

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