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LA54 HHL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,901 mi
Last recorded75,901 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 75,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 3 Nov 2023 71,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 67,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,598 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear brakes binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 64,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing Both front drop links boots split and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear brakes binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,617 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,800 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2013 44,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,938 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,488 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,548 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 HHL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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