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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LA04 ZHTMOT history

LA04 ZHT is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 99,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LA04 ZHT silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,753 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 ZHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 ZHT was last recorded at 99,753 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 3,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,608 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,145 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,753 miles
  • 2025 – 96,608 miles
  • 2024 – 94,302 miles
  • 2023 – 91,035 miles
  • 2022 – 87,257 miles
  • 2021 – 84,223 miles
  • 2020 – 80,855 miles
  • 2019 – 77,097 miles
  • 2018 – 73,991 miles
  • 2017 – 69,558 miles
  • 2016 – 66,820 miles
  • 2015 – 64,139 miles
  • 2014 – 61,091 miles
  • 2013 – 55,473 miles
  • 2012 – 47,002 miles
  • 2011 – 41,093 miles
  • 2010 – 34,768 miles
  • 2009 – 29,849 miles
  • 2008 – 20,600 miles
  • 2007 – 16,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,753 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,753 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    408490820191
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail99,753 miles (+3,145)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    811423618347
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass96,608 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    873414291386
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,608 miles (+2,306)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    935423274926
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,302 miles (+3,267)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    242238589328
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,035 miles (+3,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    281111601816
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass87,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    919473657102
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  8. Fail87,257 miles (+3,034)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    940656866426
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  9. Pass84,223 miles (+3,368)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    239702691858
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Borderline pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass80,855 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    893302066298
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail80,855 miles (+3,758)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    491144901719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass77,097 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,097 miles
    Test number
    309863374104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,991 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    161234531824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,558 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    269781996393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,820 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,820 miles
    Test number
    966066419636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,139 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,139 miles
    Test number
    868422835260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    696531234269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail61,091 miles (+5,618)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    885761634260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass55,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    829396103212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,473 miles (+8,471)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    885936403253
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass47,002 miles (+5,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    378702722273
    • NoteAdvise centre brake light not working

  22. Pass41,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    305730111270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,093 miles (+6,325)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    726710611258
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  24. Pass34,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,768 miles
    Test number
    683649020257
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail34,768 miles (+4,919)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,768 miles
    Test number
    152089320266
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass29,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,849 miles
    Test number
    654363539271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,849 miles (+9,249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,849 miles
    Test number
    561363039211
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass20,600 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    501422038245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    100225237248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,458 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    524195537296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Questions about LA04 ZHT

Does LA04 ZHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA04 ZHT is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA04 ZHT?
The MOT on LA04 ZHT is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA04 ZHT done?
LA04 ZHT was recorded at 99,753 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has LA04 ZHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 ZHT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA04 ZHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA04 ZHT find?
LA04 ZHT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint centre to rear box, and 5 more.

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