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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KJKMOT history

LA55 KJK is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LA55 KJK blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,495 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KJK
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 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KJK was last recorded at 127,495 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 3,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,902 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,593 miles
Average per year
5,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,495 miles
  • 2025 – 123,902 miles
  • 2024 – 120,136 miles
  • 2023 – 116,778 miles
  • 2022 – 112,489 miles
  • 2021 – 106,614 miles
  • 2020 – 102,750 miles
  • 2019 – 99,330 miles
  • 2018 – 89,211 miles
  • 2017 – 85,231 miles
  • 2016 – 80,642 miles
  • 2015 – 77,000 miles
  • 2014 – 71,941 miles
  • 2013 – 56,645 miles
  • 2012 – 39,900 miles
  • 2011 – 34,520 miles
  • 2010 – 29,761 miles
  • 2009 – 21,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,495 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,495 miles (+3,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    304107161708
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,902 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,902 miles
    Test number
    487486392807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,136 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,136 miles
    Test number
    781941707916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,778 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,778 miles
    Test number
    853942124293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,489 miles (+5,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,489 miles
    Test number
    927555933440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,614 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    553512413784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,750 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    211237619941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,330 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,330 miles
    Test number
    590393007318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,307 miles (+10,096)3 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    287816431141
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  10. Pass89,211 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,211 miles
    Test number
    879660667159
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail89,210 miles (+3,979)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,210 miles
    Test number
    432261684763
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass85,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    967046424529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail85,231 miles (+4,589)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    452496635417
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass80,642 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,642 miles
    Test number
    762700144416
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail80,436 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,436 miles
    Test number
    744450762771
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brake back plates corroded

  16. Fail80,422 miles (+3,422)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    352105935302
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking around rack area (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass77,000 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    514083825657
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail76,898 miles (+4,957)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    279507315270
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass71,941 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,941 miles
    Test number
    827086624289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail71,936 miles (+15,291)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    339573024406
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass56,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    379996913051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,643 miles (+16,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    545926213094
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

  23. Pass39,900 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    995206212033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,520 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,520 miles
    Test number
    269724221056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,761 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,761 miles
    Test number
    124321260418
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail29,760 miles (+8,189)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    113190460469
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass21,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,571 miles
    Test number
    774537819029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KJK

Does LA55 KJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KJK is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KJK?
The MOT on LA55 KJK is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KJK done?
LA55 KJK was recorded at 127,495 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,975 miles a year.
Has LA55 KJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KJK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LA55 KJK 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 KJK find?
LA55 KJK passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: coil spring corroded both rear.

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