2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · BF54 GDX
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 99,430 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF54 GDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 99,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF54 GDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (BF54 GDX) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BF54 GDX Mileage History
- 17/08/202493,881 mi
- 20/08/202493,881 mi
- 16/08/202596,678 mi+2,797 mi
- 09/09/202699,424 mi+2,746 mi
- 14/09/202699,430 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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