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LA54 HLW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,160 mi
Last recorded69,160 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 65,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,943 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 63,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,755 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,896 miles

offside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 28,459 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,499 miles

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

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

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 HLW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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