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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FMGMOT history

LA55 FMG is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LA55 FMG blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
44,411 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FMG was last recorded at 44,411 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,709 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
1,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,411 miles
  • 2025 – 41,709 miles
  • 2024 – 41,000 miles
  • 2023 – 40,021 miles
  • 2022 – 38,829 miles
  • 2021 – 37,458 miles
  • 2020 – 36,192 miles
  • 2019 – 34,353 miles
  • 2018 – 32,490 miles
  • 2017 – 30,720 miles
  • 2016 – 28,903 miles
  • 2015 – 26,992 miles
  • 2014 – 24,664 miles
  • 2013 – 22,509 miles
  • 2012 – 19,957 miles
  • 2011 – 17,197 miles
  • 2010 – 14,785 miles
  • 2009 – 12,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,411 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,411 miles (+2,702)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    44,411 miles
    Test number
    325046945790
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,709 miles (+709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    510089641521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damaged under door (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Damage to quarter

  3. Pass41,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    653898615704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail41,000 miles (+979)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,000 miles
    Test number
    454848982420
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill damage.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass40,021 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    910533682908
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **STRONG ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **STRONG ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail40,021 miles (+1,192)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    135811020111
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords/ply in tears on shoulder perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords/ply in tears on shoulder perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **STRONG ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **STRONG ADVISE** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass38,829 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    535090423214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail38,822 miles (+1,364)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,822 miles
    Test number
    859615942166
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass37,458 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    897944103799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,192 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,192 miles
    Test number
    132070888399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,353 miles (+1,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,353 miles
    Test number
    627630342461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass32,490 miles (+1,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,490 miles
    Test number
    499207999118
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryRear TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

  13. Pass30,720 miles (+1,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,720 miles
    Test number
    607755131643
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn LOW inner edge 165/60/14

  14. Pass28,903 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,903 miles
    Test number
    637327548988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass26,992 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    916804245090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass24,664 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    146126634494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass22,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    378439333041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,509 miles (+2,552)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    586649633099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass19,957 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    869550742019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,197 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,197 miles
    Test number
    185131641079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,785 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,785 miles
    Test number
    960630240053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,689 miles
    Test number
    901020359021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FMG

Does LA55 FMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FMG is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FMG?
The MOT on LA55 FMG is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FMG done?
LA55 FMG was recorded at 44,411 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 1,870 miles a year.
Has LA55 FMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FMG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 FMG 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 FMG find?
LA55 FMG passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pedal wearing smooth; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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