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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KLXMOT history

LA55 KLX is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LA55 KLX blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,782 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KLX
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 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KLX was last recorded at 52,782 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,609 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
2,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,782 miles
  • 2025 – 52,609 miles
  • 2024 – 52,434 miles
  • 2023 – 52,078 miles
  • 2022 – 51,394 miles
  • 2021 – 50,644 miles
  • 2020 – 50,314 miles
  • 2019 – 50,156 miles
  • 2018 – 48,984 miles
  • 2017 – 46,340 miles
  • 2016 – 42,767 miles
  • 2015 – 38,315 miles
  • 2014 – 34,431 miles
  • 2013 – 30,523 miles
  • 2011 – 20,942 miles
  • 2010 – 15,881 miles
  • 2009 – 11,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,782 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,782 miles (+173)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    241401912684
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass52,609 miles (+175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    818591072625
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount slight play
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass52,434 miles (+356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,434 miles
    Test number
    145614971497
    • AdvisoryFront both road wheels corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  4. Pass52,078 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    254268905500
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail52,078 miles (+684)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    450961250105
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass51,394 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    328006304220
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine sump panel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail51,394 miles (+750)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    854214009902
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine sump panel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,644 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,644 miles
    Test number
    536213843209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slight smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail50,641 miles (+327)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    127399215498
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slight smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,314 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    858593645531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 0.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,156 miles (+1,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,156 miles
    Test number
    351671516148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    346075187764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,984 miles (+2,644)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    208640476021
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass46,340 miles (+3,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    718674806304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    547928614635
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail42,767 miles (+4,452)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    693678455568
    • FailureRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass38,315 miles (+3,884)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    676095275153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside tyres cracking on sides walls

  18. Pass34,431 miles (+3,908)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,431 miles
    Test number
    117844404218
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

  19. Pass30,523 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    476434283188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,942 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,942 miles
    Test number
    587572421274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,881 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,881 miles
    Test number
    713030810249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,202 miles
    Test number
    311615069086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail11,202 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,202 miles
    Test number
    824755369061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LA55 KLX

Does LA55 KLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KLX is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KLX?
The MOT on LA55 KLX is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KLX done?
LA55 KLX was recorded at 52,782 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,398 miles a year.
Has LA55 KLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KLX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 KLX 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 KLX find?
LA55 KLX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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