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WV54 FHK

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,731 mi
Last recorded17,731 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 17,731 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 17,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 15,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 13,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 12,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 10,387 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 8,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 6,704 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 6,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 5,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 5,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 5,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 5,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 4,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 4,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 3,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 3,229 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 2,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,552 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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WV54 FHK is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV54 FHK, 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 WV54 FHK registered?

WV54 FHK is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is WV54 FHK safe to buy?

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