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WU54 HNF

2004 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,743 mi
Last recorded51,743 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear lamp unit has taped repair

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear lamp unit has taped repair

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,794 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,697 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 46,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,354 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,328 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 12 Aug 2015 35,896 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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,373 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,202 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,980 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,415 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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WU54 HNF is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 WU54 HNF, 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 WU54 HNF registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU54 HNF 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.

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