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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KGJMOT history

LA55 KGJ is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 123,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

LA55 KGJ black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
123,093 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KGJ was last recorded at 123,093 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,090 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,093 miles
  • 2023 – 119,588 miles
  • 2022 – 118,649 miles
  • 2021 – 117,412 miles
  • 2020 – 115,264 miles
  • 2019 – 104,770 miles
  • 2018 – 102,478 miles
  • 2017 – 100,827 miles
  • 2016 – 96,209 miles
  • 2015 – 89,090 miles
  • 2014 – 80,890 miles
  • 2013 – 73,766 miles
  • 2012 – 64,406 miles
  • 2011 – 53,815 miles
  • 2010 – 37,784 miles
  • 2009 – 23,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,093 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,093 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,093 miles
    Test number
    716195534083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail123,090 miles (+3,502)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,090 miles
    Test number
    909581125509
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass119,588 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,588 miles
    Test number
    369409390751
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail119,586 miles (+937)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,586 miles
    Test number
    649075830451
    • 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 Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass118,649 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,649 miles
    Test number
    774886050326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail118,640 miles (+1,228)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,640 miles
    Test number
    897954340724
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass117,412 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,412 miles
    Test number
    566645286077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,264 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    294814359890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,262 miles (+10,492)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,262 miles
    Test number
    411042604187
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,770 miles (+2,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    369712016623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    964609187341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,478 miles (+1,651)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    326156041192
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass100,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,827 miles
    Test number
    671652013980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,827 miles (+4,618)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,827 miles
    Test number
    897062338219
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass96,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    610662355293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,209 miles (+7,119)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    974106297919
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass89,090 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,090 miles
    Test number
    806402375083
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail89,062 miles (+8,172)1 dangerous11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    455261375008
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass80,890 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    925834484054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,805 miles (+7,039)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    509239374044
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass73,766 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    656258273053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,406 miles (+10,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,406 miles
    Test number
    978256772009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass53,815 miles (+16,031)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    109851781073
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail37,784 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,784 miles
    Test number
    161092160068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass37,784 miles (+14,363)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,784 miles
    Test number
    551932060061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass23,421 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,421 miles
    Test number
    611499849065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail23,304 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,304 miles
    Test number
    420295949046
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA55 KGJ

Does LA55 KGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KGJ expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KGJ?
The MOT on LA55 KGJ expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KGJ done?
LA55 KGJ was recorded at 123,093 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 6,575 miles a year.
Has LA55 KGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KGJ has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 KGJ 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 KGJ find?
LA55 KGJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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