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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FTJMOT history

LA55 FTJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

LA55 FTJ blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
81,452 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FTJ
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 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FTJ was last recorded at 81,452 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 13,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,959 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
13,493 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,452 miles
  • 2024 – 67,959 miles
  • 2023 – 66,157 miles
  • 2022 – 62,952 miles
  • 2021 – 60,115 miles
  • 2020 – 57,130 miles
  • 2019 – 51,332 miles
  • 2018 – 45,350 miles
  • 2017 – 39,875 miles
  • 2016 – 36,493 miles
  • 2015 – 32,336 miles
  • 2014 – 26,597 miles
  • 2013 – 23,227 miles
  • 2012 – 20,600 miles
  • 2011 – 17,723 miles
  • 2010 – 15,052 miles
  • 2009 – 12,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,452 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Unable To Inspect Rear Pads Due to Wheel Trims/No Access to Inner pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Unable to measure front and rear pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,452 miles (+13,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    766981807367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    954039692018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Unable To Inspect Rear Pads Due to Wheel Trims/No Access to Inner pad

  3. Fail67,959 miles (+1,802)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    364897276697
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Unable To Inspect Rear Pads Due to Wheel Trims/No Access to Inner pad

  4. Pass66,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    311076529530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,155 miles (+3,203)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,155 miles
    Test number
    741146235449
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,952 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    882328492684
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From Possible Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail62,952 miles (+2,837)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    118457270366
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured Negative Battery Terminal Is Slightly Loose (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From Possible Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,115 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    873458767229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    169266246862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail57,130 miles (+5,798)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    637985077112
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,332 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,332 miles
    Test number
    127256268465
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to measure front and rear pads

  12. Fail51,319 miles (+5,969)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    221468523715
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to measure front and rear pads

  13. Pass45,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    235271454131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to legal limit
    • AdvisoryUnable to measure brake pads

  14. Fail45,350 miles (+5,475)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    136461561955
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to legal limit
    • AdvisoryUnable to measure brake pads

  15. Pass39,875 miles (+3,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,875 miles
    Test number
    569396731274
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated

  16. Pass36,493 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    928170521988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,485 miles (+4,149)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    342461270690
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Fail32,336 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,336 miles
    Test number
    249084465059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass32,336 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,336 miles
    Test number
    465934465066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,597 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,597 miles
    Test number
    205678354097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,227 miles (+2,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,227 miles
    Test number
    336891363028
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  22. Pass20,600 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,600 miles
    Test number
    918402562041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,723 miles (+2,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,723 miles
    Test number
    748253761009
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass15,052 miles (+2,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,052 miles
    Test number
    783844260097
    • NoteBattery insecure.

  25. Pass12,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,726 miles
    Test number
    451423469006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 FTJ

Does LA55 FTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FTJ expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FTJ?
The MOT on LA55 FTJ expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FTJ done?
LA55 FTJ was recorded at 81,452 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has LA55 FTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FTJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 FTJ 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 FTJ find?
LA55 FTJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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