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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KJYMOT history

LA55 KJY is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

LA55 KJY silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
115,126 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KJY was last recorded at 115,126 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 15,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,474 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
15,652 miles
Average per year
5,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,126 miles
  • 2023 – 98,803 miles
  • 2022 – 94,587 miles
  • 2021 – 91,983 miles
  • 2020 – 89,072 miles
  • 2019 – 87,625 miles
  • 2018 – 79,469 miles
  • 2017 – 67,946 miles
  • 2016 – 64,565 miles
  • 2015 – 59,991 miles
  • 2014 – 52,839 miles
  • 2013 – 44,189 miles
  • 2012 – 37,209 miles
  • 2011 – 32,632 miles
  • 2010 – 26,974 miles
  • 2009 – 21,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,126 miles
    Test number
    183121226163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,122 miles (+15,648)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,122 miles
    Test number
    302752622362
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
  3. Pass99,474 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,474 miles
    Test number
    720049419974
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail99,474 miles (+671)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,474 miles
    Test number
    407542962098
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    136195115657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater outer lens and wing damaged but operating ok
  6. Fail98,803 miles (+4,216)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,803 miles
    Test number
    453011186535
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater outer lens and wing damaged but operating ok
  7. Pass94,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,587 miles
    Test number
    304540019985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,587 miles (+2,604)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,587 miles
    Test number
    202502834899
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass91,983 miles (+2,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,983 miles
    Test number
    238123310869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass89,072 miles (+1,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,072 miles
    Test number
    129885161654
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The rear box flange has a slight leak & the exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass87,625 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    676076449478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,469 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    405413466744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight noise on rotation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Fail79,469 miles (+11,523)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    669730838648
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight noise on rotation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass67,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    339218679974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,946 miles (+3,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    180803488363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass64,565 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    739768069508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,991 miles (+7,152)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    817436075076
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrakes require checking alround
    • NoteOil leak/filter corroded
  18. Pass52,839 miles (+8,650)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,839 miles
    Test number
    316262374039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass44,189 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    808785473062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,209 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,209 miles
    Test number
    699689072019
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass32,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,632 miles
    Test number
    916728271072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,632 miles (+5,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,632 miles
    Test number
    945658571073
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass26,974 miles (+5,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,974 miles
    Test number
    301660060000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass21,811 miles (+103)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,811 miles
    Test number
    922418269098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  25. Fail21,708 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,708 miles
    Test number
    861585969041
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LA55 KJY

Does LA55 KJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KJY expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KJY?
The MOT on LA55 KJY expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KJY done?
LA55 KJY was recorded at 115,126 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,916 miles a year.
Has LA55 KJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KJY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 KJY 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 KJY find?
LA55 KJY passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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