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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KCFMOT history

LA55 KCF is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

LA55 KCF red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
116,468 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KCF was last recorded at 116,468 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 8,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,125 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8,343 miles
Average per year
6,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,468 miles
  • 2022 – 108,125 miles
  • 2021 – 98,493 miles
  • 2020 – 86,591 miles
  • 2019 – 82,797 miles
  • 2018 – 78,003 miles
  • 2017 – 73,033 miles
  • 2016 – 69,186 miles
  • 2015 – 59,956 miles
  • 2014 – 51,704 miles
  • 2013 – 42,425 miles
  • 2012 – 38,729 miles
  • 2011 – 34,273 miles
  • 2010 – 29,158 miles
  • 2009 – 22,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,468 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,468 miles (+8,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,468 miles
    Test number
    777147282191
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,125 miles
    Test number
    641645621832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,125 miles (+9,632)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,125 miles
    Test number
    950481919660
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass98,493 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    599352379842
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower front lower panel/crossmember showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail98,493 miles (+11,902)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,493 miles
    Test number
    683385049554
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower front lower panel/crossmember showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass86,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    125838544912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle tube adjacent to shock absorber lower mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,591 miles (+3,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    474511055682
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle tube adjacent to shock absorber lower mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,797 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,797 miles
    Test number
    303717831702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on both edges

  9. Fail82,792 miles (+4,789)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,792 miles
    Test number
    789258828676
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,003 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    568321388019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,970 miles (+4,937)13 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,970 miles
    Test number
    871199799288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure a.b.s (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass73,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    817356493039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,033 miles (+3,847)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    438416202594
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass69,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    530286525914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,186 miles (+9,230)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,186 miles
    Test number
    989003309443
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-60x14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass59,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    299154205490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail59,956 miles (+8,252)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    848374005191
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    297371394058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,704 miles (+9,279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    538081794010
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass42,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    146111233044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,425 miles (+3,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    338121833071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass38,729 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    845740972013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    699971391060
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail34,273 miles (+5,115)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    716771191020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass29,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    571488170005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,158 miles (+6,671)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    374967970079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,487 miles
    Test number
    223368999067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LA55 KCF

Does LA55 KCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KCF expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KCF?
The MOT on LA55 KCF expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KCF done?
LA55 KCF was recorded at 116,468 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 6,785 miles a year.
Has LA55 KCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KCF has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 KCF 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 KCF find?
LA55 KCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel.

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