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LA54 HFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,649 mi
Last recorded41,649 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 38,342 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,653 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,969 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,981 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2010 13,981 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,620 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking up but no canvas showing also some thing loose inside of tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2008 8,028 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 HFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange 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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

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

Is LA54 HFJ safe to buy?

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