2004 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · WR54 YOJ
2004 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 149,504 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR54 YOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2024
- 149,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR54 YOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Picanto (WR54 YOJ) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill/arch”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cil /arc”; “Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
WR54 YOJ Mileage History
- 16/08/2022140,627 mi
- 08/08/2023144,702 mi+4,075 mi
- 10/08/2023144,714 mi+12 mi
- 31/07/2024149,504 mi+4,790 mi
Average of roughly 4,533 miles per year across 4 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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- 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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