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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 KBNMOT history

LA55 KBN is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

LA55 KBN blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2026
Mileage
70,805 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KBN
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
1 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KBN was last recorded at 70,805 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 8,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,381 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8,424 miles
Average per year
3,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,805 miles
  • 2024 – 62,381 miles
  • 2023 – 52,713 miles
  • 2022 – 49,152 miles
  • 2021 – 45,844 miles
  • 2020 – 43,909 miles
  • 2019 – 38,324 miles
  • 2018 – 37,186 miles
  • 2017 – 35,740 miles
  • 2016 – 31,546 miles
  • 2015 – 27,648 miles
  • 2014 – 23,921 miles
  • 2013 – 20,533 miles
  • 2012 – 17,100 miles
  • 2011 – 13,956 miles
  • 2010 – 10,562 miles
  • 2009 – 7,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,805 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,805 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    254802387557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,381 miles (+9,668)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,381 miles
    Test number
    760837887259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,713 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,713 miles
    Test number
    445966527745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,152 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,152 miles
    Test number
    427155340348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,844 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,844 miles
    Test number
    841525520893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass43,909 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    476459392409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,324 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,324 miles
    Test number
    983040536446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,186 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    514041172452
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding

  9. Fail37,186 miles (+1,446)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    804510232418
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding

  10. Pass35,740 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    283466365904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,546 miles (+3,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,546 miles
    Test number
    739196875443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish.

  12. Pass27,648 miles (+3,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,648 miles
    Test number
    479475355074
    • 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)

  13. Pass23,921 miles (+3,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    566719344065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass20,533 miles (+3,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,533 miles
    Test number
    806636543083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass17,100 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,100 miles
    Test number
    296538432040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass13,956 miles (+3,394)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,956 miles
    Test number
    857175841084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer sidewall cracked
    • NoteO/s rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

  17. Pass10,562 miles (+3,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    10,562 miles
    Test number
    420447040032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass7,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    7,462 miles
    Test number
    870417649008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KBN

Does LA55 KBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KBN expired on 14 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KBN?
The MOT on LA55 KBN expired on 14 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KBN done?
LA55 KBN was recorded at 70,805 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
Has LA55 KBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KBN has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LA55 KBN 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 KBN find?
LA55 KBN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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