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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FSEMOT history

LA55 FSE is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

LA55 FSE blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
95,496 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FSE
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
21 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FSE was last recorded at 95,496 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,496 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,496 miles
  • 2023 – 93,638 miles
  • 2022 – 91,466 miles
  • 2021 – 87,783 miles
  • 2020 – 86,677 miles
  • 2019 – 82,854 miles
  • 2018 – 79,080 miles
  • 2017 – 74,067 miles
  • 2016 – 65,818 miles
  • 2015 – 58,980 miles
  • 2014 – 55,401 miles
  • 2013 – 40,565 miles
  • 2012 – 27,459 miles
  • 2011 – 22,222 miles
  • 2010 – 19,292 miles
  • 2009 – 13,585 miles
  • 2008 – 10,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,496 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    672010964052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,496 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    233316434564
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail95,496 miles (+1,858)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    902019098514
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass93,638 miles (+2,172)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    724672326373
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass91,466 miles (+3,683)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,466 miles
    Test number
    212070840141
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass87,783 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    272137512664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    866231416843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre cracking/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail86,677 miles (+3,823)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    267016253525
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre cracking/deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass82,854 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    467490035420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail82,854 miles (+3,774)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    988271587894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass79,080 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    800919256369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,067 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    881245828129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s front strut top mounting has slight play.

  13. Fail74,067 miles (+8,249)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    200284498906
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s front strut top mounting has slight play.

  14. Pass65,818 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    112997556041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,784 miles (+6,804)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,784 miles
    Test number
    946733020219
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass58,980 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    998193675184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail58,980 miles (+3,579)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    416013175158
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass55,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    847027874151
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail55,401 miles (+14,836)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    317776074170
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    246696833416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,565 miles (+13,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,565 miles
    Test number
    659536533139
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  22. Pass27,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    777461032157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail27,459 miles (+5,237)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    947261432143
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass22,222 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,222 miles
    Test number
    595052731126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,292 miles
    Test number
    732284930127
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged and been repaired

  26. Fail19,292 miles (+5,707)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,292 miles
    Test number
    274184030430
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp damaged and been repaired

  27. Pass13,585 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,585 miles
    Test number
    174907529196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,471 miles
    Test number
    110827438130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FSE

Does LA55 FSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FSE expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FSE?
The MOT on LA55 FSE expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FSE done?
LA55 FSE was recorded at 95,496 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 5,251 miles a year.
Has LA55 FSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FSE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 FSE 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 FSE find?
LA55 FSE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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