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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LS55 FHWMOT history

LS55 FHW is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

LS55 FHW black Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
83,719 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 FHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 FHW was last recorded at 83,719 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 3,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,766 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,953 miles
Average per year
4,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,719 miles
  • 2022 – 79,766 miles
  • 2021 – 75,924 miles
  • 2020 – 72,497 miles
  • 2019 – 68,051 miles
  • 2018 – 64,052 miles
  • 2017 – 60,210 miles
  • 2016 – 57,621 miles
  • 2015 – 55,171 miles
  • 2014 – 49,796 miles
  • 2013 – 42,306 miles
  • 2012 – 33,227 miles
  • 2011 – 27,778 miles
  • 2010 – 23,710 miles
  • 2009 – 17,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,719 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    391722824190
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,717 miles (+3,951)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    404117975950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,766 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    414712434334
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,766 miles (+3,842)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,766 miles
    Test number
    238585928831
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,924 miles (+3,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    360103797433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass72,497 miles (+4,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    177476081384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    521430826933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,049 miles (+3,997)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    929680081359
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

  9. Pass64,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,052 miles
    Test number
    115972940398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres side wall cracked

  10. Fail64,042 miles (+3,832)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,042 miles
    Test number
    594886342292
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres side wall cracked

  11. Pass60,210 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,210 miles
    Test number
    602983001779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,621 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    654763544501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,171 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    305164925038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail55,171 miles (+5,375)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    787144325063
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass49,796 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    518812834051
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail49,796 miles (+7,490)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    646600734004
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass42,306 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    529041433029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Fail42,306 miles (+9,079)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    497621333075
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass33,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    309581812030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,227 miles (+5,449)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    486291712088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass27,778 miles (+4,068)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,778 miles
    Test number
    688501511038
    • NoteExcess clutch pedel free play.
    • NoteFront wiper blade ends split.

  22. Pass23,710 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,710 miles
    Test number
    104415410008
    • 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)

  23. Pass17,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,424 miles
    Test number
    563479109026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 FHW

Does LS55 FHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 FHW expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 FHW?
The MOT on LS55 FHW expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 FHW done?
LS55 FHW was recorded at 83,719 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
Has LS55 FHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 FHW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 FHW 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 LS55 FHW find?
LS55 FHW passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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