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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LC55 UPJMOT history

LC55 UPJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.

LC55 UPJ blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
83,132 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 UPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 UPJ was last recorded at 83,132 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,131 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,132 miles
  • 2024 – 77,431 miles
  • 2023 – 69,769 miles
  • 2022 – 56,092 miles
  • 2021 – 44,284 miles
  • 2020 – 35,465 miles
  • 2019 – 35,321 miles
  • 2018 – 34,372 miles
  • 2017 – 33,875 miles
  • 2016 – 33,045 miles
  • 2015 – 32,291 miles
  • 2014 – 31,005 miles
  • 2013 – 30,243 miles
  • 2012 – 29,292 miles
  • 2011 – 26,790 miles
  • 2009 – 24,553 miles
  • 2008 – 20,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,132 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,132 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,132 miles
    Test number
    396250217302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail83,131 miles (+5,700)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,131 miles
    Test number
    291151057179
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed back box not attached (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box not attached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,431 miles (+7,662)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,431 miles
    Test number
    323054472716
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp inop
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end lock nut left loose. Tightened.
    • AdvisoryParking brake only 17%

  4. Pass69,769 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    354540142439
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted very poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail69,769 miles (+13,677)2 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    117091275122
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted very poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,092 miles (+11,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    828496811238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim very poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass44,284 miles (+8,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,284 miles
    Test number
    937915786650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted very poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass35,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    880404897705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,465 miles (+144)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    380919327477
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass35,321 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    566528717917
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear disc brakes recorded 38% - it appears tat the brake pads are stuck in the sliders due to lack of use (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail35,321 miles (+949)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    653766017531
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring insecure Found lower coil not correctly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear disc brakes recorded 38% - it appears tat the brake pads are stuck in the sliders due to lack of use (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass34,372 miles (+497)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    285197768090
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Going cloudy. (4.1.1 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working, disconnected?

  13. Pass33,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    124901678624
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Fail33,875 miles (+830)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    635645967214
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass33,045 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    203692938714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,291 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    877502203316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,723 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    786305105007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,005 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,005 miles
    Test number
    727082804079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,243 miles (+951)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,243 miles
    Test number
    317814203072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres deteriorated

  20. Pass29,292 miles (+2,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    539276802002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass26,790 miles (+2,237)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,790 miles
    Test number
    195515101097
    • NoteFront brakes are slight out of ballance.
    • NoteFront tyres are worn at inner edges
    • NoteRear brake discs are rusty at faces,
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low on friction material.
    • NoteSlight binding at rear wheels.

  22. Pass24,553 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    844176719324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,161 miles
    Test number
    352692138320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 UPJ

Does LC55 UPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 UPJ expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 UPJ?
The MOT on LC55 UPJ expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 UPJ done?
LC55 UPJ was recorded at 83,132 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
Has LC55 UPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 UPJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 UPJ 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 UPJ find?
LC55 UPJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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