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WV54 NFN

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,977 mi
Last recorded50,977 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 NFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,977 miles

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 44,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 44,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2023 43,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 41,306 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 41,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2021 39,358 miles

front brake pads not visible due to wheel / trim design. further inspection required

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,462 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,890 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 36,890 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,288 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,011 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 28,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,738 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,854 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,930 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,575 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,224 miles

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

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

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 NFN is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

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

Is WV54 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 NFN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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