Official DVLA Record

2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · WR54 PHJ

WR54 PHJ

2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 103,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA PICANTO
Year / Origin
2004 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07/04/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
103,285 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/04/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1086cc

WR54 PHJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
  • 103,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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WR54 PHJ Mileage History

  1. 28/03/202299,759 mi
  2. 04/04/2023101,689 mi+1,930 mi
  3. 05/04/2023101,689 mi
  4. 28/03/2024103,245 mi+1,556 mi
  5. 08/04/2024103,285 mi+40 mi

Average of roughly 1,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WR54 PHJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 06:57
MOT Analysis

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 PHJ) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 April 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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