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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FLJMOT history

LA55 FLJ is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LA55 FLJ silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,332 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FLJ
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 valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FLJ was last recorded at 74,332 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,917 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
415 miles
Average per year
3,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,332 miles
  • 2024 – 73,917 miles
  • 2023 – 73,415 miles
  • 2022 – 72,403 miles
  • 2021 – 70,654 miles
  • 2020 – 69,634 miles
  • 2019 – 68,820 miles
  • 2018 – 66,736 miles
  • 2017 – 64,118 miles
  • 2016 – 61,988 miles
  • 2015 – 59,786 miles
  • 2014 – 57,214 miles
  • 2013 – 55,207 miles
  • 2012 – 53,346 miles
  • 2011 – 40,744 miles
  • 2010 – 24,650 miles
  • 2009 – 16,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,332 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,332 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    761191674266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,917 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,917 miles
    Test number
    846194958125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,415 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,415 miles
    Test number
    623477836730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,403 miles (+1,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    319803989714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,654 miles (+1,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,654 miles
    Test number
    354233577362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,634 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    521387277521
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail69,634 miles (+814)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,634 miles
    Test number
    687133603645
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass68,820 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    695138751214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shows extensive corrosion but gas tight at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail68,814 miles (+2,078)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,814 miles
    Test number
    797136613890
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shows extensive corrosion but gas tight at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass66,736 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,736 miles
    Test number
    372675573568
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail66,735 miles (+2,617)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    366492097806
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever at caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass64,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    752292274934
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded generally all +greased/under sealed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres show wear inner edges

  13. Fail64,118 miles (+2,130)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    162219063639
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.B.S. pick up ring split and insecure at c.v. joint (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded generally all +greased/under sealed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres show wear inner edges

  14. Pass61,988 miles (+2,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    330785268303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded generally all+greased/under sealed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass59,786 miles (+2,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    636254335740
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded generally all + greased/undersealed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

  16. Fail57,214 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    816781584248
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

  17. Pass57,214 miles (+2,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    986451184277
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

  18. Pass55,207 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    335378883260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

  19. Fail55,207 miles (+1,861)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    786868683246
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs show some wear/scoring

  20. Pass53,346 miles (+12,602)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,346 miles
    Test number
    307399482287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass40,744 miles (+16,094)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    496153921420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,650 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,650 miles
    Test number
    394506230394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,005 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    352938040039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

  24. Pass21,005 miles (+4,810)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    712738540052
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

  25. Pass16,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,195 miles
    Test number
    110673829052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FLJ

Does LA55 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FLJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FLJ?
The MOT on LA55 FLJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FLJ done?
LA55 FLJ was recorded at 74,332 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,376 miles a year.
Has LA55 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FLJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LA55 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
LA55 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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