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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KLOMOT history

LA55 KLO is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2022 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LA55 KLO blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2022
Mileage
52,792 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KLO
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 expired on 12 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 KLO was last recorded at 52,792 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2011: 9,342 miles, lower than 9,631 miles on 18 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,950 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,842 miles
Average per year
3,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 52,792 miles
  • 2021 – 50,950 miles
  • 2020 – 44,106 miles
  • 2019 – 38,994 miles
  • 2017 – 31,113 miles
  • 2016 – 25,303 miles
  • 2015 – 20,910 miles
  • 2014 – 18,647 miles
  • 2013 – 16,373 miles
  • 2012 – 14,197 miles
  • 2011 – 9,342 miles
  • 2010 – 9,631 miles
  • 2009 – 7,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,792 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,792 miles (+1,842)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,792 miles
    Test number
    236695377226
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass50,950 miles (+6,844)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    500305370081
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass44,106 miles (+5,112)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    772172626712
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass38,994 miles (+7,881)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    345528982246
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass31,113 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,113 miles
    Test number
    368295718133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,088 miles (+5,785)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,088 miles
    Test number
    756705488888
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  7. Pass25,303 miles (+4,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,303 miles
    Test number
    979708941945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass20,910 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    758627545038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,647 miles
    Test number
    168955154086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail18,647 miles (+2,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,647 miles
    Test number
    625345554034
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass16,373 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,373 miles
    Test number
    835174553076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,197 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,197 miles
    Test number
    355373652021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,342 miles
    Test number
    776806351021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail9,342 miles (-289)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,342 miles
    Test number
    429706851084
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  15. Pass9,631 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,631 miles
    Test number
    352119340071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    7,114 miles
    Test number
    111480459432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KLO

Does LA55 KLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 KLO expired on 12 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KLO?
The MOT on LA55 KLO expired on 12 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 KLO done?
LA55 KLO was recorded at 52,792 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 3,117 miles a year.
Has LA55 KLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KLO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 KLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 KLO find?
LA55 KLO failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central front lower exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 10 more.

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