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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KHYMOT history

LA55 KHY is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

LA55 KHY red Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
157,807 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KHY
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 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KHY was last recorded at 157,807 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 9,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,692 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
9,115 miles
Average per year
5,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,807 miles
  • 2021 – 148,692 miles
  • 2020 – 144,885 miles
  • 2019 – 142,400 miles
  • 2018 – 141,090 miles
  • 2017 – 137,799 miles
  • 2016 – 132,814 miles
  • 2015 – 128,154 miles
  • 2014 – 123,202 miles
  • 2013 – 119,236 miles
  • 2012 – 115,308 miles
  • 2011 – 108,717 miles
  • 2010 – 104,287 miles
  • 2009 – 85,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,807 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,807 miles (+9,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,807 miles
    Test number
    256713011956
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,692 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,692 miles
    Test number
    407201677088
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,692 miles (+3,807)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,692 miles
    Test number
    399529555093
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,885 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,885 miles
    Test number
    373635710612
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail144,885 miles (+706)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,885 miles
    Test number
    769400111384
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced slight damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail144,179 miles (+1,779)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,179 miles
    Test number
    119630761073
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass142,400 miles (+1,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,400 miles
    Test number
    498022451384
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,090 miles
    Test number
    595173398066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Fail141,090 miles (+3,291)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,090 miles
    Test number
    977780022459
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass137,799 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,799 miles
    Test number
    382395952208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,814 miles
    Test number
    295471152787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail132,814 miles (+4,660)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,814 miles
    Test number
    380512332577
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass128,154 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,154 miles
    Test number
    486125165048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. FailMileage not read4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    195385165407
    • FailureFront Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass123,202 miles (+3,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,202 miles
    Test number
    616512364075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass119,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,236 miles
    Test number
    355466453054
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail119,236 miles (+3,928)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,236 miles
    Test number
    215713243019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass115,308 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,308 miles
    Test number
    396929652098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,306 miles (+6,589)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,306 miles
    Test number
    955148152088
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass108,717 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,717 miles
    Test number
    195109541472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,565 miles (+4,278)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    447986031042
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass104,287 miles (+19,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    604425250075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,131 miles
    Test number
    230987459096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KHY

Does LA55 KHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KHY expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KHY?
The MOT on LA55 KHY expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KHY done?
LA55 KHY was recorded at 157,807 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
Has LA55 KHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KHY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LA55 KHY 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 KHY find?
LA55 KHY passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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