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LA54 HFW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,468 mi
Last recorded56,468 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,468 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,491 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,410 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 47,410 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 41,984 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 39,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,574 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,024 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,857 miles

n/s wiper split

Fail 21 Jan 2008 17,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,061 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 HFW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

LA54 HFW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is LA54 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 HFW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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