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LA54 FRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,561 mi
Last recorded59,561 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 FRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 165/60x14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area

Fail 24 May 2016 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,937 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 37,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,033 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 270,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,364 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 26,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,492 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 21,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,870 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 15,273 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 13,268 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 13,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,177 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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LA54 FRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA54 FRX, 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 LA54 FRX registered?

LA54 FRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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