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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 AHOMOT history

LB55 AHO is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
111,230 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AHO
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 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 AHO was last recorded at 111,230 miles on 29 May 2025, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,639 miles · 27 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
591 miles
Average per year
5,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,230 miles
  • 2024 – 110,639 miles
  • 2023 – 110,595 miles
  • 2022 – 105,154 miles
  • 2020 – 93,158 miles
  • 2019 – 90,450 miles
  • 2018 – 87,530 miles
  • 2017 – 82,689 miles
  • 2016 – 75,816 miles
  • 2015 – 66,620 miles
  • 2014 – 57,098 miles
  • 2013 – 50,611 miles
  • 2012 – 45,780 miles
  • 2011 – 39,488 miles
  • 2010 – 33,288 miles
  • 2009 – 28,751 miles
  • 2008 – 23,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,230 miles (+591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    984757771971
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,639 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    925409845477
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail110,639 miles (+44)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,639 miles
    Test number
    853331583645
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass110,595 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,595 miles
    Test number
    596585590765
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail110,595 miles (+5,441)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,595 miles
    Test number
    472318983683
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass105,154 miles (+11,996)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    992525970093
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass93,158 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,158 miles
    Test number
    777262490356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,450 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,450 miles
    Test number
    532163247315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,530 miles (+4,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    819748881057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge and has a split on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch's corroded

  10. Pass82,689 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    526196252578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    499551800872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,816 miles (+9,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    226912236434
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass66,620 miles (+9,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    389842563402
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass57,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    345687344354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,098 miles (+6,487)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    129956544337
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass50,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    226487143382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,611 miles (+4,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    945165143332
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass45,780 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    227322332383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,488 miles (+6,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,488 miles
    Test number
    677106921346
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,288 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,288 miles
    Test number
    692506820347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,751 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,751 miles
    Test number
    843084339325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,796 miles
    Test number
    623190038345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 AHO

Does LB55 AHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 AHO expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AHO?
The MOT on LB55 AHO expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 AHO done?
LB55 AHO was recorded at 111,230 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 5,297 miles a year.
Has LB55 AHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AHO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 AHO 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 LB55 AHO find?
LB55 AHO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both side; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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