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LA54 HHB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,671 mi
Last recorded90,671 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HHB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,671 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 90,671 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,227 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,873 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,873 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,983 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,842 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,941 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 60,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 51,909 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 51,907 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,944 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,835 miles

f/no plate cracked

n/s washer jet blocked slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Feb 2008 17,204 miles

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?

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 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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