2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · FH54 NVA
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 95,412 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH54 NVA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/07/2023
- 95,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH54 NVA 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 (FH54 NVA) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
FH54 NVA Mileage History
- 29/06/202294,240 mi
- 06/07/202294,240 mi
- 10/07/202395,412 mi+1,172 mi
Average of roughly 1,139 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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