MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake discs Developing Corrosion On Inside Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pipes To Flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Bands To 3mm & Wearing On Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front temp repair carried out to sun visor
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Developed Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun Visor Causing An Obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake discs Developing Corrosion On Inside Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pipes To Flexi's. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Bands To 3mm & Wearing On Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Developed Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs Developing Slight Corrosion On Face Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs Developing Slight Corrosion On Face Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight damage to o/s front tyre side wall
Oil leak
slight damage to o/s front tyre side wall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre sidewall perished and cracked
small split in nearside wiper blade rubber
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre sidewall perished and cracked
small split in nearside wiper blade rubber
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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LA54 HDL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2005.
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