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LA54 HHU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 103,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,936 miles

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,457 miles

all rear seats folded down time of test

both front tyres starting to split on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,020 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 64,020 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,417 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 59,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,205 miles

slight play n/s/f top mount

tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,995 miles

slight play/lift n/s/f top mount

Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play/lift n/s/f top mount

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,813 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,276 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,034 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,393 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 HHU 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 85%.

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 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

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

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