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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.

LA55 FSO blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail127,601 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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, 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. Pass69,825 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,825 miles
    Test number
    711917535274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,303 miles
    Test number
    109521165480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass36,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    156745832438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass27,397 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    158166831007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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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