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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LK56 CTEMOT history

LK56 CTE is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LK56 CTE black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,335 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 CTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 CTE was last recorded at 64,335 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,691 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,644 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,335 miles
  • 2024 – 62,691 miles
  • 2023 – 55,326 miles
  • 2022 – 48,843 miles
  • 2021 – 42,730 miles
  • 2020 – 37,172 miles
  • 2019 – 34,565 miles
  • 2018 – 30,567 miles
  • 2017 – 26,210 miles
  • 2016 – 21,718 miles
  • 2015 – 18,210 miles
  • 2014 – 13,589 miles
  • 2013 – 7,795 miles
  • 2012 – 6,170 miles
  • 2011 – 4,952 miles
  • 2010 – 4,386 miles
  • 2009 – 3,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    131470100311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail64,334 miles (+1,643)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    109233128175
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass62,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    174153534672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,691 miles (+7,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    965193474194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass55,326 miles (+6,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    515310960879
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,843 miles (+6,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,843 miles
    Test number
    984870720997
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,730 miles
    Test number
    237301144533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,730 miles (+5,558)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,730 miles
    Test number
    593097134252
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass37,172 miles (+2,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,172 miles
    Test number
    780420994306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    551095456064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail34,565 miles (+3,998)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,565 miles
    Test number
    217095146678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass30,567 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,567 miles
    Test number
    458706949583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,210 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    366202286520
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass21,718 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,718 miles
    Test number
    904733808624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,210 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,210 miles
    Test number
    309580261268
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters missing,passed subject to description in test manual page 1.4

  16. Pass13,589 miles (+5,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,589 miles
    Test number
    656116544372
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken but system still secure
    • NoteSlight blow from rear exhaust pipe leading to box

  17. Pass7,795 miles (+1,625)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    7,795 miles
    Test number
    739564243388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket snapped

  18. Pass6,170 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    6,170 miles
    Test number
    496619442418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    4,952 miles
    Test number
    716679241395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail4,952 miles (+566)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,952 miles
    Test number
    935729941311
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass4,386 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    4,386 miles
    Test number
    450293640409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    3,449 miles
    Test number
    191344249353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 CTE

Does LK56 CTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 CTE is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 CTE?
The MOT on LK56 CTE is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 CTE done?
LK56 CTE was recorded at 64,335 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has LK56 CTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 CTE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 CTE 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 LK56 CTE find?
LK56 CTE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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