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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 JVNMOT history

LA55 JVN is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

LA55 JVN silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,885 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 JVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 JVN was last recorded at 94,885 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,631 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
4,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,885 miles
  • 2024 – 94,631 miles
  • 2023 – 94,356 miles
  • 2022 – 93,834 miles
  • 2021 – 92,865 miles
  • 2020 – 91,962 miles
  • 2019 – 91,161 miles
  • 2018 – 89,901 miles
  • 2017 – 89,025 miles
  • 2016 – 85,704 miles
  • 2015 – 78,459 miles
  • 2014 – 71,066 miles
  • 2013 – 63,260 miles
  • 2012 – 54,950 miles
  • 2011 – 46,685 miles
  • 2010 – 42,781 miles
  • 2009 – 29,058 miles
  • 2008 – 16,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,885 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail nr edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,885 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    857330261678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,631 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,631 miles
    Test number
    803751486336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,356 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,356 miles
    Test number
    768305812378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,355 miles (+521)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,355 miles
    Test number
    581136371672
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass93,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    745963356491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,834 miles (+969)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    733918485394
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass92,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    798947850276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail nr edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail92,865 miles (+903)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    435152553605
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail nr edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,962 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,962 miles
    Test number
    339583779402
    • 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 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))
    • 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))

  10. Fail91,962 miles (+801)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,962 miles
    Test number
    167472053131
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass91,161 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    760448091162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,901 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,901 miles
    Test number
    182249523624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,025 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    888908367481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,022 miles (+3,318)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,022 miles
    Test number
    622448942708
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake warn light on

  15. Pass85,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,704 miles
    Test number
    105173502509
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres thin on edges

  16. Fail85,704 miles (+7,245)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,704 miles
    Test number
    182175067432
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres thin on edges

  17. Pass78,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    296968895114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,459 miles (+7,393)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    297988795185
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass71,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    549786804209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail71,066 miles (+7,806)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    768556204216
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass63,260 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,260 miles
    Test number
    508982213264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,255 miles (+8,305)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    948951013244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine Management Light on indication engine fault

  23. Fail54,950 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    515469002204
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,950 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,950 miles
    Test number
    789109102256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    628544711262
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  26. Fail46,685 miles (+3,904)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    436100911298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Pass42,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    620895220132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,778 miles (+13,720)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    390445620182
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass29,058 miles (+12,548)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    433002939139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    620773048182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 JVN

Does LA55 JVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 JVN expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 JVN?
The MOT on LA55 JVN expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 JVN done?
LA55 JVN was recorded at 94,885 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 4,566 miles a year.
Has LA55 JVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 JVN has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 JVN 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 JVN find?
LA55 JVN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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