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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KHWMOT history

LA55 KHW is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

LA55 KHW red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
95,150 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KHW
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 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KHW was last recorded at 95,150 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 8,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,053 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,097 miles
Average per year
5,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,150 miles
  • 2023 – 87,053 miles
  • 2022 – 83,078 miles
  • 2021 – 78,062 miles
  • 2020 – 72,018 miles
  • 2019 – 63,739 miles
  • 2018 – 57,338 miles
  • 2017 – 52,387 miles
  • 2016 – 49,055 miles
  • 2015 – 47,642 miles
  • 2014 – 45,337 miles
  • 2013 – 42,261 miles
  • 2012 – 35,512 miles
  • 2011 – 26,547 miles
  • 2010 – 20,330 miles
  • 2009 – 14,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,150 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,150 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,150 miles
    Test number
    637217010740
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail95,150 miles (+8,097)1 dangerous1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,150 miles
    Test number
    167171895388
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass87,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,053 miles
    Test number
    726956477377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail87,051 miles (+3,973)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    817106702538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,078 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    994819091855
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail83,075 miles (+5,013)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,075 miles
    Test number
    544043009258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    265533896638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail78,062 miles (+6,044)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    645461785228
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    257371915156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail72,018 miles (+8,279)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    230939427300
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    237812237267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,737 miles (+6,399)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,737 miles
    Test number
    207472133267
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass57,338 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    686603429017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail57,338 miles (+4,951)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    512800459426
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass52,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    402894221918
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked in treads
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Fail52,387 miles (+3,332)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    683933422596
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked in treads
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass49,055 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,055 miles
    Test number
    628138056827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,642 miles (+2,305)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,642 miles
    Test number
    296704515427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall cracked
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  19. Pass45,337 miles (+3,076)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,337 miles
    Test number
    677889334090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteO/s/r caliper slightly binding

  20. Pass42,261 miles (+6,749)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,261 miles
    Test number
    595118923094
    • NoteAir bag light on.

  21. Fail35,512 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    397680432013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteRear tyres light cracking in tread pattern, o/s and n/s.

  22. Pass35,512 miles (+8,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    779550732025
    • NoteRear tyres light cracking in tread pattern, o/s and n/s.

  23. Fail26,547 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    618463631020
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  24. Pass26,547 miles (+6,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    819533531013
    • 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)

  25. Pass20,330 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,330 miles
    Test number
    290665230096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    14,076 miles
    Test number
    951720529017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KHW

Does LA55 KHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KHW expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KHW?
The MOT on LA55 KHW expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KHW done?
LA55 KHW was recorded at 95,150 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 5,122 miles a year.
Has LA55 KHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KHW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 KHW 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 KHW find?
LA55 KHW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 8 more.

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