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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KGYMOT history

LA55 KGY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LA55 KGY blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,391 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KGY
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 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KGY was last recorded at 106,391 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,391 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,391 miles
  • 2025 – 103,955 miles
  • 2024 – 100,972 miles
  • 2023 – 97,814 miles
  • 2022 – 93,731 miles
  • 2021 – 84,565 miles
  • 2020 – 81,208 miles
  • 2019 – 78,956 miles
  • 2018 – 77,112 miles
  • 2017 – 75,193 miles
  • 2016 – 73,141 miles
  • 2015 – 65,645 miles
  • 2014 – 58,169 miles
  • 2013 – 48,739 miles
  • 2012 – 43,454 miles
  • 2011 – 38,416 miles
  • 2010 – 33,367 miles
  • 2009 – 30,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,391 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 seat belt frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Discs back plates rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake readings low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sills starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,391 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,391 miles
    Test number
    303343557399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,391 miles (+2,436)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,391 miles
    Test number
    311232086321
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,955 miles
    Test number
    467234924829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill

  4. Fail103,955 miles (+2,983)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,955 miles
    Test number
    520891085956
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill

  5. Pass100,972 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    648231420758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,814 miles (+174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    330676435775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryDiscs back plates rusting
    • AdvisoryHandbrake readings low
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt frayed

  7. Fail97,640 miles (+3,909)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,640 miles
    Test number
    118010828827
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryDiscs back plates rusting
    • AdvisoryHandbrake readings low
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt frayed

  8. Pass93,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    346655147881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,731 miles (+9,166)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    953517451224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,565 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    577164350808
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt frayed
    • AdvisorySills starting to rust

  11. Fail84,552 miles (+3,344)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,552 miles
    Test number
    969164790986
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt frayed
    • AdvisorySills starting to rust

  12. Pass81,208 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    902253225598
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt frayed

  13. Fail81,194 miles (+2,238)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,194 miles
    Test number
    530591245154
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt frayed

  14. Pass78,956 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    762654300063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,112 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    996041786772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,193 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,193 miles
    Test number
    905160090389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    611778047450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,141 miles (+7,496)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,141 miles
    Test number
    274001748906
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    236103765056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,645 miles (+7,476)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    815683165074
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass58,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    255476664074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,169 miles (+9,430)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    539936164084
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  23. Pass48,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    169990863056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,739 miles (+5,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    979320163011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass43,454 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,454 miles
    Test number
    216191962014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,416 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,416 miles
    Test number
    307491961006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,367 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,367 miles
    Test number
    440262360029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,291 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    183842949040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass30,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    684502549090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KGY

Does LA55 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KGY is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KGY?
The MOT on LA55 KGY is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KGY done?
LA55 KGY was recorded at 106,391 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,325 miles a year.
Has LA55 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KGY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 KGY 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 KGY find?
LA55 KGY passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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