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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 999 cc

LA55 KLZMOT history

LA55 KLZ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LA55 KLZ blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,956 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 KLZ
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 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 KLZ was last recorded at 51,956 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,956 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,956 miles
  • 2025 – 45,718 miles
  • 2024 – 42,615 miles
  • 2023 – 32,602 miles
  • 2022 – 27,724 miles
  • 2021 – 22,351 miles
  • 2020 – 15,716 miles
  • 2019 – 7,937 miles
  • 2018 – 7,641 miles
  • 2017 – 7,624 miles
  • 2016 – 7,473 miles
  • 2015 – 6,621 miles
  • 2014 – 5,894 miles
  • 2013 – 4,847 miles
  • 2012 – 4,028 miles
  • 2011 – 3,362 miles
  • 2010 – 2,583 miles
  • 2009 – 1,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,956 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear underbody heavily corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,956 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    354212929739
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody heavily corroded
  2. Fail51,956 miles (+6,238)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,956 miles
    Test number
    822922281406
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody heavily corroded
  3. Pass45,718 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    832541435771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail45,709 miles (+3,094)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    354135818073
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass42,615 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,615 miles
    Test number
    746899198377
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail42,608 miles (+10,006)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,608 miles
    Test number
    327136287607
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper slightly damaged but not likely to cause an injury
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass32,602 miles (+4,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,602 miles
    Test number
    246010282591
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass27,724 miles (+5,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,724 miles
    Test number
    483753993973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Bald And Less Than 2mm Tread Depth - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Bald And Less Than 2mm Tread Depth - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass22,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    751994788871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,351 miles (+6,635)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,351 miles
    Test number
    551213609608
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass15,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,716 miles
    Test number
    654921325489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail15,716 miles (+7,779)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,716 miles
    Test number
    935374826173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass7,937 miles (+296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    7,937 miles
    Test number
    343452633038
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight bind
  14. Pass7,641 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    7,641 miles
    Test number
    585147140003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,624 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    7,624 miles
    Test number
    851578402055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,473 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    7,473 miles
    Test number
    532635729822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,621 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    6,621 miles
    Test number
    197739515030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,894 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    5,894 miles
    Test number
    629590724053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,847 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    4,847 miles
    Test number
    368454513076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,028 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    4,028 miles
    Test number
    476966212001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,362 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    3,362 miles
    Test number
    185523731041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,583 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    2,583 miles
    Test number
    984831140019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass1,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    1,989 miles
    Test number
    423741659050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 KLZ

Does LA55 KLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 KLZ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 KLZ?
The MOT on LA55 KLZ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 KLZ done?
LA55 KLZ was recorded at 51,956 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,917 miles a year.
Has LA55 KLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 KLZ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 KLZ 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 KLZ find?
LA55 KLZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 14 advisories: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, and 11 more.

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