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LA54 HCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,497 mi
Last recorded113,497 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 103,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front windscreen wiper smearing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (four) (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 102,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

no head rests fitted on both front two seats

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,511 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,040 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,453 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 HCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LA54 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

LA54 HCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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