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WU54 HMF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 88,484 miles

both headlamps slightly clouded and patterns slightly poor

exhaust front flexi mesh in poor condition

front brake discs becoming corroded

front to n.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

n.s rear brake has signs of previous bind

o.s front brake binding slightly

o.s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,724 miles

both front upper shock absorber mounts have slight play

both headlamp lenses clouded and beam pattern slightly poor

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 3000 miles

high level brake lamp in/op but possibly not wired in

rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly and corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front upper shock absorber mounts have slight play

both headlamp lenses clouded and beam pattern slightly poor

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 3000 miles

high level brake lamp in/op but possibly not wired in

rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly and corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,263 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to crack (inner sidewall)

Exhaust flexi in poor condition, exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Headlights clouded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 61,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,718 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 50,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,617 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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,600 miles

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,041 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 9,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,047 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 7,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WU54 HMF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WU54 HMF, 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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WU54 HMF is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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