MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + scrubbed bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + scrubbed bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by union to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no visible beam image at all (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure due to loose clamp (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by union to rear flexi hose wasted very thin (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + scrubbed bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + scrubbed bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine oil filter leaking ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)
Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear axle beam very rusty
Battery insecure wrong battery fitted (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex badly split/corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear axle beam very rusty
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
f/no plate cracked
n/s washer jet blocked slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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LA54 HHB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HHB, 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 HHB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2005.
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