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LA54 HDH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,913 mi
Last recorded95,913 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HDH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,283 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,691 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,632 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,096 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 56,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 247,186 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 HDH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HDH, 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 HDH registered?

LA54 HDH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is LA54 HDH safe to buy?

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