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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KJXMOT history

LA55 KJX is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LA55 KJX blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,756 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KJX
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 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KJX was last recorded at 77,756 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,747 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,756 miles
  • 2025 – 74,823 miles
  • 2024 – 72,071 miles
  • 2023 – 69,341 miles
  • 2022 – 66,429 miles
  • 2021 – 63,594 miles
  • 2020 – 60,959 miles
  • 2019 – 58,094 miles
  • 2018 – 55,340 miles
  • 2017 – 52,085 miles
  • 2016 – 48,881 miles
  • 2015 – 45,657 miles
  • 2014 – 42,476 miles
  • 2013 – 38,843 miles
  • 2012 – 34,780 miles
  • 2011 – 30,403 miles
  • 2010 – 24,596 miles
  • 2009 – 19,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,756 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,756 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    352681175073
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,747 miles (+2,924)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    828608771555
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    904457698545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail74,823 miles (+2,752)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    994879776107
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  5. Pass72,071 miles (+2,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    913716656295
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass69,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,341 miles
    Test number
    398133796807
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Fail69,341 miles (+2,912)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,341 miles
    Test number
    380987123180
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass66,429 miles (+2,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,429 miles
    Test number
    231929954804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass63,594 miles (+2,635)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    692043320667
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass60,959 miles (+2,865)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,959 miles
    Test number
    470047269935
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass58,094 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    135019647587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft gaitor slighty deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail58,093 miles (+2,753)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,093 miles
    Test number
    192956079952
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft gaitor slighty deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass55,340 miles (+3,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    317878478269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass52,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    280517978656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail52,085 miles (+3,204)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,085 miles
    Test number
    843214692777
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,881 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,881 miles
    Test number
    434996579514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,657 miles (+3,181)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    448649125012
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish ,no cords showing at time of test

  18. Pass42,476 miles (+3,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    396155824052
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls cracked/perished no cords exposed

  19. Pass38,843 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    157560533423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,780 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    365816412057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,403 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,403 miles
    Test number
    757265221012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,596 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,596 miles
    Test number
    181640920432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,532 miles
    Test number
    923763139036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KJX

Does LA55 KJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KJX is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KJX?
The MOT on LA55 KJX is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KJX done?
LA55 KJX was recorded at 77,756 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,433 miles a year.
Has LA55 KJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KJX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 KJX 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 KJX find?
LA55 KJX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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