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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LA55 KBOMOT history

LA55 KBO is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LA55 KBO silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,103 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KBO
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 valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KBO was last recorded at 61,103 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,868 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
2,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,103 miles
  • 2025 – 59,868 miles
  • 2024 – 56,123 miles
  • 2023 – 53,287 miles
  • 2022 – 50,127 miles
  • 2021 – 45,894 miles
  • 2020 – 43,637 miles
  • 2019 – 42,332 miles
  • 2018 – 40,882 miles
  • 2017 – 38,905 miles
  • 2016 – 36,588 miles
  • 2015 – 35,523 miles
  • 2014 – 33,501 miles
  • 2013 – 31,929 miles
  • 2012 – 28,725 miles
  • 2011 – 24,512 miles
  • 2010 – 22,488 miles
  • 2009 – 18,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,103 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,103 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    180161938108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    578644978367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,868 miles (+3,745)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,868 miles
    Test number
    876044200353
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,123 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    183170514079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,287 miles (+3,160)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    679248875413
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass50,127 miles (+4,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,127 miles
    Test number
    273287943827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    778349377498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,894 miles (+2,257)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,894 miles
    Test number
    696482064050
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass43,637 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    730807415111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass42,332 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    840262899037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass40,882 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,882 miles
    Test number
    993390430565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    974028886659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail38,905 miles (+2,317)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,905 miles
    Test number
    899755385128
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass36,588 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,588 miles
    Test number
    932089206742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,523 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    918899495077
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • NoteScratch to windscreen

  16. Pass35,523 miles (+2,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    936959295072
    • NoteScratch to windscreen

  17. Pass33,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,501 miles
    Test number
    485404804148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,501 miles (+1,572)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,501 miles
    Test number
    959484104198
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass31,929 miles (+3,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,929 miles
    Test number
    816107503188
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass28,725 miles (+4,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,725 miles
    Test number
    226775402195
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass24,512 miles (+2,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,512 miles
    Test number
    257796401405
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass22,488 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,488 miles
    Test number
    292344810436
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass18,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,314 miles
    Test number
    543861229169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,314 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,314 miles
    Test number
    773981129100
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LA55 KBO

Does LA55 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KBO is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KBO?
The MOT on LA55 KBO is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KBO done?
LA55 KBO was recorded at 61,103 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,541 miles a year.
Has LA55 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KBO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 KBO 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 KBO find?
LA55 KBO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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