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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FSKMOT history

LA55 FSK is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

LA55 FSK blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
107,447 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FSK
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 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FSK was last recorded at 107,447 miles on 19 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,444 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,447 miles
  • 2023 – 101,549 miles
  • 2022 – 92,924 miles
  • 2021 – 82,702 miles
  • 2020 – 79,745 miles
  • 2019 – 75,997 miles
  • 2018 – 71,775 miles
  • 2017 – 67,624 miles
  • 2016 – 62,828 miles
  • 2015 – 58,183 miles
  • 2014 – 53,930 miles
  • 2013 – 49,040 miles
  • 2012 – 44,324 miles
  • 2011 – 38,735 miles
  • 2010 – 26,106 miles
  • 2009 – 15,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,447 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,447 miles
    Test number
    174711653216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail107,444 miles (+5,895)4 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    399840317482
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driveshaft abs speed sensing ring corroded and in poor condition (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass101,549 miles (+8,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,549 miles
    Test number
    979001506517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass92,924 miles (+10,222)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    536473244035
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass82,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,702 miles
    Test number
    911734749540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,694 miles (+2,949)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,694 miles
    Test number
    266075314200
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    503811547543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,745 miles (+3,748)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    277739309702
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass75,997 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    138876986648
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass71,775 miles (+4,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    655822034977
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light inop
  11. Pass67,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    613009427581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
  12. Fail67,624 miles (+4,796)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,624 miles
    Test number
    380716062191
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
  13. Pass62,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,828 miles
    Test number
    170734480967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,828 miles (+4,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,828 miles
    Test number
    698131959270
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass58,183 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    969880045133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,930 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    929771444155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,040 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,040 miles
    Test number
    549805153206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,324 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    409485642220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,735 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,735 miles
    Test number
    679667461284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,236 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    106068571174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail37,235 miles (+11,129)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    198505471183
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass26,106 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,106 miles
    Test number
    961824370123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,428 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,428 miles
    Test number
    902710189162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,051 miles
    Test number
    133458349484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FSK

Does LA55 FSK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FSK expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FSK?
The MOT on LA55 FSK expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FSK done?
LA55 FSK was recorded at 107,447 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 5,748 miles a year.
Has LA55 FSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FSK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 FSK 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 FSK find?
LA55 FSK passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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