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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KHBMOT history

LA55 KHB is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LA55 KHB black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
64,306 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KHB
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 valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KHB was last recorded at 64,306 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,446 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
860 miles
Average per year
2,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,306 miles
  • 2024 – 63,446 miles
  • 2023 – 62,251 miles
  • 2022 – 61,433 miles
  • 2021 – 60,626 miles
  • 2020 – 59,592 miles
  • 2019 – 58,174 miles
  • 2018 – 56,136 miles
  • 2017 – 54,665 miles
  • 2016 – 52,677 miles
  • 2015 – 50,329 miles
  • 2014 – 47,471 miles
  • 2013 – 43,178 miles
  • 2012 – 38,865 miles
  • 2011 – 34,561 miles
  • 2010 – 30,214 miles
  • 2009 – 25,432 miles
  • 2008 – 21,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Wipers starting to smear screen

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front flexi exhaust broken but not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,306 miles (+860)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    113247600099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,446 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,446 miles
    Test number
    258787770849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,425 miles (+1,174)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    695186504224
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,251 miles (+818)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,251 miles
    Test number
    980886669129
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass61,433 miles (+807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,433 miles
    Test number
    954739345894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  6. Pass60,626 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    873941258861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,592 miles
    Test number
    866923971836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail59,591 miles (+1,417)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,591 miles
    Test number
    459216690545
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,174 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,174 miles
    Test number
    384025152082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  10. Fail58,166 miles (+2,030)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,166 miles
    Test number
    854073707546
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  11. Pass56,136 miles (+1,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,136 miles
    Test number
    493465001949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear screen

  12. Pass54,665 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    775927284337
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryWiper blade rubbers deteriorating

  13. Fail54,646 miles (+1,969)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    407762106467
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust broken but not blowing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort requirement just met 16%
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly worn on the inner edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryWiper blade rubbers deteriorating

  14. Pass52,677 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    270264800357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  15. Pass50,329 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,329 miles
    Test number
    728465113360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass47,471 miles (+4,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    118361484282
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass43,178 miles (+4,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    547257073208
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass38,865 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    986574392223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,859 miles (+4,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    385151092426
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass34,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    609963791293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,561 miles (+4,347)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,561 miles
    Test number
    995233591240
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass30,214 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    264366190238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,432 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    582890399221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,587 miles
    Test number
    982693108378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KHB

Does LA55 KHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KHB is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KHB?
The MOT on LA55 KHB is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KHB done?
LA55 KHB was recorded at 64,306 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
Has LA55 KHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KHB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 KHB 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 KHB find?
LA55 KHB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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