
Kia Picanto
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc
LA55 FSOMOT history
LA55 FSO is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 127,601 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 FSO
- 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 7 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA55 FSO was last recorded at 127,601 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 11,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 116,111 miles · 20 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,490 miles
- Average per year
- 7,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,601 miles
- 2023 – 116,111 miles
- 2022 – 106,738 miles
- 2021 – 95,850 miles
- 2020 – 89,965 miles
- 2019 – 85,651 miles
- 2018 – 82,377 miles
- 2017 – 77,716 miles
- 2016 – 69,825 miles
- 2015 – 64,303 miles
- 2014 – 57,798 miles
- 2013 – 47,513 miles
- 2012 – 36,390 miles
- 2011 – 27,397 miles
- 2010 – 19,732 miles
- 2009 – 16,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBoot lid component insecure bootlid will not open (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill within 30cm rear subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front unable to check wheel bearing due to severe brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail127,601 miles (+11,490)5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,601 miles
- Test number
- 660051122678
- MajorBoot lid component insecure bootlid will not open (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill within 30cm rear subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front unable to check wheel bearing due to severe brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass116,111 miles (+9,373)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 116,111 miles
- Test number
- 219356442318
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,738 miles3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,738 miles
- Test number
- 694843006761
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,738 miles (+10,888)6 major3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,738 miles
- Test number
- 908336485927
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front 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 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass95,850 miles (+5,885)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 95,850 miles
- Test number
- 971133879978
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryBoth front Macpherson struts, top mounts have slight play.
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,965 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,965 miles
- Test number
- 562149455157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail89,962 miles (+4,311)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,962 miles
- Test number
- 214022842760
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,651 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 85,651 miles
- Test number
- 996329244365
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail85,650 miles (+3,273)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,650 miles
- Test number
- 622331419500
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,377 miles (+4,661)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,377 miles
- Test number
- 479287208041
- AdvisoryAir Con, condenser corroded and swollen, may reduce air flow to radiator.
- AdvisoryClutch operation, stiff.
- AdvisoryFront suspension top mountings both have lift
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,716 miles (+7,891)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,716 miles
- Test number
- 912495716929
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing outer edge
Pass69,825 miles (+5,522)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,825 miles
- Test number
- 711917535274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 64,303 miles
- Test number
- 109521165480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,303 miles (+6,505)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,303 miles
- Test number
- 826841665031
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass57,798 miles (+10,285)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 57,798 miles
- Test number
- 168789854408
- NoteFront tyres wearing inside edges
- NoteOffside front wheel rim distorted
- NotePlay offside front strut top mount, slight play nearside front
- NoteSuspect rear brake pads worn low
Fail47,513 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,513 miles
- Test number
- 509261453029
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- 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)
Pass47,513 miles (+11,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 47,513 miles
- Test number
- 539181153042
- 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)
Pass36,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 36,390 miles
- Test number
- 156745832438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,386 miles (+8,989)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,386 miles
- Test number
- 387395332010
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass27,397 miles (+7,665)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,397 miles
- Test number
- 158166831007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,732 miles (+3,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 19,732 miles
- Test number
- 814446020005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 16,056 miles
- Test number
- 914865439092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 FSO
- Does LA55 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 FSO expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 FSO?
- The MOT on LA55 FSO expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 FSO done?
- LA55 FSO was recorded at 127,601 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
- Has LA55 FSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 FSO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 FSO 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 FSO find?
- LA55 FSO failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: boot lid component insecure bootlid will not open; nearside rear lower vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill within 30cm rear subframe mounting; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 10 more.
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