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LS54 THG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,808 mi
Last recorded41,808 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 THG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,815 miles

Eml light on

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 31,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,076 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2010 24,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,059 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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LS54 THG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS54 THG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS54 THG?

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What year was LS54 THG registered?

LS54 THG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is LS54 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 THG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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