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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA06 AFZMOT history

LA06 AFZ is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LA06 AFZ silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,794 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA06 AFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA06 AFZ was last recorded at 55,794 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,443 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,351 miles
Average per year
2,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,794 miles
  • 2025 – 52,443 miles
  • 2024 – 51,548 miles
  • 2023 – 50,355 miles
  • 2022 – 48,687 miles
  • 2021 – 46,902 miles
  • 2020 – 45,209 miles
  • 2019 – 42,296 miles
  • 2018 – 38,918 miles
  • 2017 – 34,610 miles
  • 2016 – 31,142 miles
  • 2015 – 29,542 miles
  • 2014 – 27,669 miles
  • 2013 – 26,151 miles
  • 2012 – 21,146 miles
  • 2011 – 15,083 miles
  • 2010 – 13,139 miles
  • 2008 – 9,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,794 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,794 miles (+3,351)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,794 miles
    Test number
    789233385426
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass52,443 miles (+1)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    966326168379
    • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
  3. Fail52,442 miles (+894)1 major3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,442 miles
    Test number
    693990200408
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
  4. Pass51,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,548 miles
    Test number
    833272483745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail51,548 miles (+1,193)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,548 miles
    Test number
    553751959724
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    358137732470
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail50,355 miles (+1,668)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    706130596553
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass48,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    888351193352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,687 miles (+1,785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    660991556713
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass46,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    819232959143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,902 miles (+1,693)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    375850165183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass45,209 miles (+2,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,209 miles
    Test number
    135245463539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass42,296 miles (+3,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    460590688488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass38,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    857605629459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Fail38,918 miles (+4,308)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    383785195326
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass34,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    518925035451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,610 miles (+3,468)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    957926014263
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass31,142 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,142 miles
    Test number
    858536820856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edgf (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil badly
  19. Pass29,542 miles (+1,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,542 miles
    Test number
    158212905010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass27,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    939892604057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,669 miles (+1,518)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    449362504067
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass26,151 miles (+5,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    489110313024
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished in side walls
  23. Pass21,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,146 miles
    Test number
    777533902067
    • NoteRear brakes noisy
  24. Fail21,142 miles (+6,059)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    767063002065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes noisy
  25. Pass15,083 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,083 miles
    Test number
    137981831081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,139 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,139 miles
    Test number
    411211520027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,936 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,936 miles
    Test number
    921790778169
    • NoteAdvise: nearside front tyre cut (not to cords) 165/65/14

Questions about LA06 AFZ

Does LA06 AFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA06 AFZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA06 AFZ?
The MOT on LA06 AFZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA06 AFZ done?
LA06 AFZ was recorded at 55,794 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,590 miles a year.
Has LA06 AFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA06 AFZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LA06 AFZ 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 LA06 AFZ find?
LA06 AFZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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