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LA54 HDC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,133 mi
Last recorded40,133 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 40,133 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking on to manicat posing risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 37,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,826 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,596 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,423 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 19,423 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,113 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 HDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

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

Is LA54 HDC safe to buy?

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