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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FSLMOT history

LA55 FSL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LA55 FSL blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
67,633 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FSL
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 valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FSL was last recorded at 67,633 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,633 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,633 miles
  • 2025 – 61,387 miles
  • 2024 – 57,221 miles
  • 2023 – 56,906 miles
  • 2022 – 54,088 miles
  • 2021 – 51,011 miles
  • 2020 – 48,768 miles
  • 2019 – 48,031 miles
  • 2018 – 46,696 miles
  • 2017 – 45,052 miles
  • 2016 – 42,238 miles
  • 2015 – 36,255 miles
  • 2014 – 31,453 miles
  • 2013 – 28,018 miles
  • 2012 – 24,585 miles
  • 2011 – 19,618 miles
  • 2010 – 13,694 miles
  • 2009 – 12,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,633 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    624525555926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,633 miles (+6,246)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    714178265032
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass61,387 miles (+55)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    787731894291
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail61,332 miles (+4,111)3 major5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    670531237688
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,221 miles (+315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    544773728072
    • AdvisoryFront Abs ring(s) rusted both sides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft boot leaking grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass56,906 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    433138920670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,088 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    588095762947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail54,088 miles (+3,077)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    537690852544
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass51,011 miles (+2,243)4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,011 miles
    Test number
    597356301120
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,768 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,768 miles
    Test number
    370226272834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,031 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    709316322988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,696 miles (+1,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,696 miles
    Test number
    670161531325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper starting to split

  13. Pass45,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    944956397617
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread wearing on the inner and outer edges

  14. Fail45,052 miles (+2,814)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    937653698783
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread wearing on the inner and outer edges

  15. Pass42,238 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    912579549346
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing edges

  16. Fail42,086 miles (+5,831)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    382470131489
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing edges

  17. Pass36,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    943881541920
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension strut top mount has slight play

  18. Fail36,255 miles (+4,802)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    734274679984
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension strut top mount has slight play

  19. Pass31,453 miles (+3,435)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,453 miles
    Test number
    505703894216
    • NoteNearside steering rack gater slightly loose
    • NoteNearside wiper blade poor

  20. Pass28,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    437092703351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,018 miles (+3,433)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    247302703396
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre is very worn on the inner edge

  22. Pass24,585 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    649886092231
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Fail24,585 miles (+4,967)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    885946992202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass19,618 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,618 miles
    Test number
    537932791222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,694 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,694 miles
    Test number
    583109990228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,248 miles (+519)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,248 miles
    Test number
    413801540011
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass12,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,729 miles
    Test number
    453516329048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FSL

Does LA55 FSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FSL is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FSL?
The MOT on LA55 FSL is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FSL done?
LA55 FSL was recorded at 67,633 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has LA55 FSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FSL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 FSL 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 FSL find?
LA55 FSL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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