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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 FTPMOT history

LA55 FTP is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LA55 FTP blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,173 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FTP
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
20 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FTP was last recorded at 72,173 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,172 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,173 miles
  • 2024 – 67,376 miles
  • 2023 – 64,359 miles
  • 2022 – 61,540 miles
  • 2021 – 59,382 miles
  • 2020 – 56,909 miles
  • 2019 – 53,464 miles
  • 2018 – 47,689 miles
  • 2017 – 46,364 miles
  • 2016 – 42,485 miles
  • 2015 – 35,958 miles
  • 2014 – 31,299 miles
  • 2013 – 27,974 miles
  • 2012 – 24,677 miles
  • 2011 – 21,512 miles
  • 2010 – 18,610 miles
  • 2009 – 15,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,173 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryO/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDINGRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • N/s/r tyre cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,173 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    324549593035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
    • 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))

  2. Fail72,172 miles (+4,796)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    437690789423
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly binding

  3. Pass67,376 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    563725988885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,314 miles (+2,955)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,314 miles
    Test number
    558251680464
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    432735076663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,359 miles (+2,819)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    339113269706
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass61,540 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,540 miles
    Test number
    686308690208
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  8. Fail61,539 miles (+2,157)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,539 miles
    Test number
    672633302844
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  9. Pass59,382 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    476776251940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    982062424292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,909 miles (+3,445)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    961466571050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,464 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    439350139894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass47,689 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    587151313110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,364 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    191231052343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,485 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,485 miles
    Test number
    366724964087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,958 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,958 miles
    Test number
    106160345080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,299 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    147188844450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,974 miles (+3,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,974 miles
    Test number
    229816543088
    • NoteVisible pattern only on inner edge of offside front tyre

  19. Pass24,677 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,677 miles
    Test number
    735617442007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,512 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,512 miles
    Test number
    709888941057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,610 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,610 miles
    Test number
    354169340007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    770492249073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 FTP

Does LA55 FTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 FTP is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FTP?
The MOT on LA55 FTP is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 FTP done?
LA55 FTP was recorded at 72,173 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has LA55 FTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FTP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 FTP 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 FTP find?
LA55 FTP passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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