2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · NU54 GVJ
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 100,299 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU54 GVJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/03/2023
- 100,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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NU54 GVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (NU54 GVJ) between March 2023 and March 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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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- Clutch cable and clutch wearModerate
Frequent town use and learner abuse wear the clutch quickly, and stretched clutch cables can make gear selection or bite point feel inconsistent.
- 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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