2004 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · WR54 KUU
2004 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 67,419 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR54 KUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 67,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR54 KUU 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 (WR54 KUU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint loose (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
WR54 KUU Mileage History
- 09/11/202361,827 mi
- 29/10/202464,762 mi+2,935 mi
- 31/10/202464,773 mi+11 mi
- 07/11/202567,419 mi+2,646 mi
- 07/11/202567,419 mi
Average of roughly 2,801 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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