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LA54 HHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,537 mi
Last recorded44,537 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 HHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 44,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 44,035 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 28 Nov 2023 43,513 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mounting bush worn.

Offside Front top suspension mounting bush worn.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 43,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,602 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f top mount has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top mount has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,566 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 39,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,937 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,870 miles

The n/s front tyre is cracking ,wearing on the edges and cut on the outer side wall.

The n/s rear tyre is cracking.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,762 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,334 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre .

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 HHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

LA54 HHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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