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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LC55 UPYMOT history

LC55 UPY is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

LC55 UPY blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
66,263 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 UPY
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 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 UPY was last recorded at 66,263 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2018: 40,802 miles, lower than 45,880 miles on 17 May 2017.

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
66,259 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,263 miles
  • 2024 – 61,663 miles
  • 2023 – 57,801 miles
  • 2022 – 54,607 miles
  • 2021 – 53,115 miles
  • 2020 – 52,324 miles
  • 2019 – 50,426 miles
  • 2018 – 40,802 miles
  • 2017 – 45,880 miles
  • 2016 – 42,819 miles
  • 2015 – 39,774 miles
  • 2014 – 36,505 miles
  • 2013 – 33,693 miles
  • 2012 – 30,763 miles
  • 2011 – 27,860 miles
  • 2010 – 24,224 miles
  • 2009 – 20,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,263 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Chip in the screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • NSF + OSF track rod end gaiters perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,263 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    306038718752
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail66,259 miles (+4,596)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,259 miles
    Test number
    816613995811
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass61,663 miles (+53)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    575897474406
    • AdvisoryChip in the screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNSF + OSF track rod end gaiters perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper perished

  4. Fail61,610 miles (+3,809)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    999137906018
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in the screen
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNSF + OSF track rod end gaiters perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper perished

  5. Pass57,801 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    228902310988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    608752769394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail54,607 miles (+1,492)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    324012321231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,115 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    509701371700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,324 miles (+1,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,324 miles
    Test number
    538515180482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass50,426 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    559306261320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,802 miles (-5,078)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    604176064459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,880 miles (+3,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    910216217023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass42,819 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,819 miles
    Test number
    592112460103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,774 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,774 miles
    Test number
    828477245159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,505 miles (+2,812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    847650554132
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,693 miles (+2,930)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,693 miles
    Test number
    599544543154
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low & worn on inner edge

  17. Pass30,763 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,763 miles
    Test number
    339793152125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,860 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,860 miles
    Test number
    809698031170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,224 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,224 miles
    Test number
    771645240190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,231 miles
    Test number
    620977049194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 UPY

Does LC55 UPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 UPY expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 UPY?
The MOT on LC55 UPY expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 UPY done?
LC55 UPY was recorded at 66,263 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has LC55 UPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 UPY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 UPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC55 UPY find?
LC55 UPY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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