2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GL54 OYZ
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 81,323 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL54 OYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 81,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL54 OYZ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (GL54 OYZ) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GL54 OYZ Mileage History
- 01/06/202268,910 mi
- 09/05/202372,067 mi+3,157 mi
- 09/05/202372,069 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/202477,151 mi+5,082 mi
- 23/09/202581,323 mi+4,172 mi
Average of roughly 3,747 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: Below 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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