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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LC55 UPDMOT history

LC55 UPD is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

LC55 UPD blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2022
Mileage
118,071 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 UPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 UPD was last recorded at 118,071 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 9,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,351 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
9,720 miles
Average per year
6,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,071 miles
  • 2021 – 108,351 miles
  • 2020 – 105,605 miles
  • 2019 – 99,629 miles
  • 2016 – 98,612 miles
  • 2015 – 89,399 miles
  • 2014 – 78,303 miles
  • 2013 – 70,999 miles
  • 2012 – 60,788 miles
  • 2010 – 46,724 miles
  • 2009 – 36,816 miles
  • 2008 – 27,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,071 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section to back box connection (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, also 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 front and rear both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,071 miles (+9,720)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,071 miles
    Test number
    444443371279
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section to back box connection (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, also 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,351 miles (+2,746)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,351 miles
    Test number
    761159503441
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,605 miles (+5,976)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,605 miles
    Test number
    902185363625
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,629 miles (+1,017)5 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,629 miles
    Test number
    330007247596
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,612 miles
    Test number
    634837700204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,612 miles (+9,213)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,612 miles
    Test number
    468611767503
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass89,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    641811651269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,399 miles (+4,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,399 miles
    Test number
    288295448428
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass84,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    295736815020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,488 miles (+6,185)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,488 miles
    Test number
    698706615044
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass78,303 miles (+7,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    488345014092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass70,999 miles (+10,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    645458913083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass60,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    588720022000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail60,788 miles (+14,064)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    746200122019
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass46,724 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    881581550373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,816 miles (+9,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    480611149352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass27,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    443268858345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,489 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    194138458304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 UPD

Does LC55 UPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 UPD expired on 7 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 UPD?
The MOT on LC55 UPD expired on 7 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 UPD done?
LC55 UPD was recorded at 118,071 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 6,571 miles a year.
Has LC55 UPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 UPD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LC55 UPD 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 LC55 UPD find?
LC55 UPD failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover missing, and 10 more.

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