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LA54 HEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,084 mi
Last recorded85,084 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,084 miles

Both brake disc back shields corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 85,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

stonechip in windscreen zone a outside of drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,013 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

stonechip in windscreen zone a outside of drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,771 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,317 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 50,317 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,758 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,758 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,425 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 HEJ 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 64.3%.

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

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