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WV54 PYO

2004 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,454 mi
Last recorded73,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Picanto52,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 73,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,826 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 57,935 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,553 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,553 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,574 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,623 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 PYO is a 2004 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WV54 PYO, 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 WV54 PYO registered?

WV54 PYO is a 2004 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is WV54 PYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 PYO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV54 PYO have outstanding finance?

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