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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 JVVMOT history

LA55 JVV is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

LA55 JVV blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
99,517 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 JVV
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
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 JVV was last recorded at 99,517 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,516 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,517 miles
  • 2023 – 91,821 miles
  • 2022 – 80,022 miles
  • 2021 – 76,203 miles
  • 2020 – 74,269 miles
  • 2019 – 69,749 miles
  • 2018 – 65,159 miles
  • 2017 – 60,100 miles
  • 2016 – 52,894 miles
  • 2015 – 51,033 miles
  • 2014 – 43,990 miles
  • 2013 – 38,257 miles
  • 2012 – 32,730 miles
  • 2011 – 29,887 miles
  • 2010 – 19,885 miles
  • 2008 – 15,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,517 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,517 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    524449901206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail99,516 miles (+7,695)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,516 miles
    Test number
    609745140592
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure disconnected on inter pipe to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass91,821 miles (+11,799)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,821 miles
    Test number
    387650058174
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass80,022 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,022 miles
    Test number
    558988904059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,203 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    185046335508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,196 miles (+1,927)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    315375422255
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass74,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,269 miles
    Test number
    898797562087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,265 miles (+4,516)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    240545407900
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass69,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    747906371208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail69,743 miles (+4,584)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,743 miles
    Test number
    496091396955
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass65,159 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    494686538036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    686294606805
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail60,100 miles (+7,206)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    378643104374
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass52,894 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,894 miles
    Test number
    498519532314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,033 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    288270375105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,990 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    826445414105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,257 miles
    Test number
    409632973049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,257 miles (+5,527)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,257 miles
    Test number
    967862173063
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass32,730 miles (+2,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    887920962070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  20. Pass29,887 miles (+10,002)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,887 miles
    Test number
    118746951004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,885 miles (+4,033)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,885 miles
    Test number
    890694570002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm and have minor perishing
  22. Pass15,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,852 miles
    Test number
    470930338106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 JVV

Does LA55 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 JVV expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 JVV?
The MOT on LA55 JVV expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 JVV done?
LA55 JVV was recorded at 99,517 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
Has LA55 JVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 JVV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 JVV 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 JVV find?
LA55 JVV passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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