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LA05 HJE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 HJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,228 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,751 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 44,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 31,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 31,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 14,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 12,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,077 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 11,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Side wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 9,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 9,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,141 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2012 8,141 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 6,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,439 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LA05 HJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA05 HJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA05 HJE registered?

LA05 HJE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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