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LA54 HHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,340 mi
Last recorded116,340 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,340 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 109,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 93,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 86,842 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 79,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Cracking

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 73,326 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 19 May 2016 73,326 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre stop lamp n/w

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip[ weeping (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 21 May 2015 68,859 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated.

Fail 21 May 2015 68,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated.

Pass 27 May 2014 63,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 22 May 2013 60,059 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Grease residue at NSF inner CV boot.

OSR brake binding slightly.

Fail 22 May 2013 60,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

Grease residue at NSF inner CV boot.

OSR brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 May 2012 55,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,240 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 May 2010 44,952 miles

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 40,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,072 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 HHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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