2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GJ54 OLX
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 73,477 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ54 OLX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2024
- 73,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ54 OLX 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 (GJ54 OLX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
GJ54 OLX Mileage History
- 21/09/202269,727 mi
- 14/09/202371,457 mi+1,730 mi
- 26/09/202473,477 mi+2,020 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 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: Below Average
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