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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FKXMOT history

LA55 FKX is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

LA55 FKX silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
97,721 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FKX
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
20 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FKX was last recorded at 97,721 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,718 miles · 7 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,721 miles
  • 2021 – 91,358 miles
  • 2020 – 86,665 miles
  • 2019 – 83,311 miles
  • 2018 – 78,093 miles
  • 2017 – 75,406 miles
  • 2016 – 74,408 miles
  • 2015 – 69,194 miles
  • 2014 – 61,529 miles
  • 2013 – 50,533 miles
  • 2012 – 39,612 miles
  • 2011 – 30,082 miles
  • 2010 – 25,817 miles
  • 2009 – 20,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,721 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • OS PARKING BRAKE LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • PARKING BRAKE RESERVE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,721 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    863822502617
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,718 miles (+6,360)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,718 miles
    Test number
    224269068584
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,358 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,358 miles
    Test number
    386304413075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOS PARKING BRAKE LOW
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE RESERVE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,350 miles (+4,685)4 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    575869813136
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOS PARKING BRAKE LOW
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE RESERVE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,665 miles (+3,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,665 miles
    Test number
    422687611261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corroded (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake low and just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,311 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    465794487541
    • AdvisoryCoolant reservoir empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play/movement in top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail83,307 miles (+5,214)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,307 miles
    Test number
    950446651433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant reservoir empty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play/movement in top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass78,093 miles (+2,687)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    259421217386
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirement only just met, braking system requires adjustment or repair

  9. Pass75,406 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    885277859069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass74,408 miles (+83)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,408 miles
    Test number
    769372187976
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre valve damaged
    • AdvisoryNsf wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail74,325 miles (+5,131)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,325 miles
    Test number
    214299774164
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre valve damaged
    • AdvisoryNsf wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass69,194 miles (+7,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    407902755083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,529 miles (+10,996)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    258219344055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,533 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    378053153032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split

  15. Fail50,533 miles (+10,921)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    369573853030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split

  16. Pass39,612 miles (+9,530)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    428258342017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL

  17. Pass30,082 miles (+4,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,082 miles
    Test number
    189713341423
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  18. Pass25,817 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,817 miles
    Test number
    890277230053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,821 miles
    Test number
    343238849020
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail20,821 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,821 miles
    Test number
    473348649051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 FKX

Does LA55 FKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FKX expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FKX?
The MOT on LA55 FKX expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FKX done?
LA55 FKX was recorded at 97,721 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 5,742 miles a year.
Has LA55 FKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FKX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 FKX 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 LA55 FKX find?
LA55 FKX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; offside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 2 more.

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