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LA54 FSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,259 mi
Last recorded102,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 FSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 102,259 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,035 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly as wheel stiff to turn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,450 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge no cords visible at present

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,721 miles

engine man light on

Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine man light on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,124 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,415 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,510 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 4 Feb 2011 77,492 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,038 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 FSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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