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LA54 HFM

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,600 mi
Last recorded54,600 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticking but operational (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticking but operational (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

front radiator support crossmember corroded

heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 18 Sep 2021 48,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2021 48,623 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 44,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 44,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,892 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside hand brake cable clamps lose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,464 miles

headlamp patterns poor

underbody surface corrosion developing

Fail 9 Aug 2018 36,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Radiator support panel corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

headlamp patterns poor

underbody corrosion in many areas

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,158 miles

both rear brake hose fur-ells slightly corroded

front cross member corroded and holed at radiator mountings but non structural

n/s/r hand brae quadrant has restricted movement but operational

slight corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,190 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,956 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,839 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,839 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear brake caliper seized

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,596 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 27,596 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,149 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,149 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,844 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 21,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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