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K5 HME

1992 Lancia Thema

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Lancia Thema100,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 HME
MakeLancia
ModelThema
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,241 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 95,208 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 95,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,015 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 94,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 93,054 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,359 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 90,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,618 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,959 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 84,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 76,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 73,918 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 73,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

How Reliable is the Lancia Thema?

Based on 2,292 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
2,084
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
Steering rack gaiter split 104
parking brake recording little or no effort 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68
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K5 HME is a 1992 Lancia Thema in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Lancia Thema models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 100,878 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lancia Thema fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 HME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Thema typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Lancia Thema is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K5 HME registered?

K5 HME is a 1992 Lancia Thema, first registered on 29 September 1992.

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