
Kia Picanto
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc
LA55 KGVMOT history
LA55 KGV is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 91,035 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 KGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 KGV was last recorded at 91,035 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,111 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 924 miles
- Average per year
- 4,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,035 miles
- 2025 – 90,111 miles
- 2024 – 89,051 miles
- 2023 – 83,281 miles
- 2022 – 80,425 miles
- 2021 – 76,719 miles
- 2020 – 73,615 miles
- 2019 – 71,937 miles
- 2018 – 69,703 miles
- 2017 – 66,002 miles
- 2016 – 61,014 miles
- 2015 – 57,782 miles
- 2014 – 49,070 miles
- 2013 – 43,970 miles
- 2012 – 35,566 miles
- 2011 – 30,227 miles
- 2010 – 24,755 miles
- 2009 – 19,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , and low on inner edges
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH
Minor3 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,035 miles (+924)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 91,035 miles
- Test number
- 454618106081
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,111 miles (+1,060)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,111 miles
- Test number
- 149193941160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 89,051 miles
- Test number
- 829184003964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,051 miles (+5,770)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,051 miles
- Test number
- 644261260780
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass83,281 miles (+134)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 83,281 miles
- Test number
- 949693876702
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail83,147 miles (+2,722)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,147 miles
- Test number
- 711351043973
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,425 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 80,425 miles
- Test number
- 777853021594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,185 miles (+3,466)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,185 miles
- Test number
- 273551937303
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,719 miles (+3,104)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 76,719 miles
- Test number
- 815322264430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,615 miles (+1,678)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,615 miles
- Test number
- 438089156330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,937 miles (+2,234)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71,937 miles
- Test number
- 283242565218
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,703 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,703 miles
- Test number
- 537113542065
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , and low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail69,684 miles (+127)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,684 miles
- Test number
- 907550284886
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , and low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail69,557 miles (+3,555)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,557 miles
- Test number
- 260319468731
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH , and low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass66,002 miles (+4,988)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 66,002 miles
- Test number
- 233585346265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,014 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,014 miles
- Test number
- 181588119963
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
Pass57,782 miles (+8,712)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,782 miles
- Test number
- 299244655196
- NoteBoth front wheel trims damaged
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
Pass49,070 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,070 miles
- Test number
- 815828884037
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail49,070 miles (+5,100)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,070 miles
- Test number
- 117178584035
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth rear tyres low on pressure
Pass43,970 miles (+8,404)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,970 miles
- Test number
- 315501643170
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,566 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 35,566 miles
- Test number
- 869124122092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,227 miles (+5,472)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 30,227 miles
- Test number
- 245952131040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,755 miles (+5,496)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 24,755 miles
- Test number
- 244715830015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 19,259 miles
- Test number
- 550765939003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA55 KGV
- Does LA55 KGV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KGV is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 KGV?
- The MOT on LA55 KGV is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA55 KGV done?
- LA55 KGV was recorded at 91,035 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
- Has LA55 KGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 KGV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA55 KGV 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 KGV find?
- LA55 KGV passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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