2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · WL54 KNM
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 59,102 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL54 KNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 59,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL54 KNM 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 (WL54 KNM) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WL54 KNM Mileage History
- 01/08/202246,900 mi
- 07/08/202351,826 mi+4,926 mi
- 09/08/202351,826 mi
- 12/09/202459,102 mi+7,276 mi
- 13/09/202459,102 mi
Average of roughly 5,758 miles per year across 5 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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