2004 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WH04 AKG
2004 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 134,788 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH04 AKG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2023
- 134,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH04 AKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (WH04 AKG) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
WH04 AKG Mileage History
- 27/07/2022129,683 mi
- 03/08/2022129,694 mi+11 mi
- 25/07/2023134,788 mi+5,094 mi
Average of roughly 5,132 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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