Kia Picanto
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc
LB55 FXWMOT history
LB55 FXW is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,767 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 48,767 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 FXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,099 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 FXW was last recorded at 48,767 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Nov 2012: 34,724 miles, lower than 37,492 miles on 6 Dec 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 48,450 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 317 miles
- Average per year
- 1,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 48,767 miles
- 2024 – 48,450 miles
- 2023 – 48,136 miles
- 2022 – 47,853 miles
- 2021 – 47,445 miles
- 2020 – 47,128 miles
- 2019 – 46,592 miles
- 2018 – 45,853 miles
- 2017 – 44,291 miles
- 2016 – 42,369 miles
- 2015 – 40,618 miles
- 2014 – 38,315 miles
- 2013 – 36,590 miles
- 2012 – 34,724 miles
- 2011 – 37,492 miles
- 2010 – 29,563 miles
- 2009 – 26,397 miles
- 2008 – 17,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,767 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
All brake pipes coated with grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,767 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 48,767 miles
- Test number
- 306020995196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,450 miles (+314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 48,450 miles
- Test number
- 469166062055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,136 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 48,136 miles
- Test number
- 358546347331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail48,136 miles (+283)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,136 miles
- Test number
- 372500239898
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,853 miles (+408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 47,853 miles
- Test number
- 597912865822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,445 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 47,445 miles
- Test number
- 485784012896
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated with grease
Fail47,443 miles (+315)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,443 miles
- Test number
- 757423602572
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated with grease
Pass47,128 miles (+536)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 47,128 miles
- Test number
- 385197703104
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application inbalanced at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,592 miles (+739)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 46,592 miles
- Test number
- 246797459496
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slight play on strut top mount when vehical is raised
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper slight play on strut top mount when vehical is raised
Pass45,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 45,853 miles
- Test number
- 719208161676
- AdvisoryRear brake discs show signs of excess heat exposure
Fail45,853 miles (+1,562)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,853 miles
- Test number
- 692991258511
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs show signs of excess heat exposure
Pass44,291 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 44,291 miles
- Test number
- 898192385001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail44,291 miles (+1,922)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,291 miles
- Test number
- 210672155854
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 42,369 miles
- Test number
- 488906085947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,369 miles (+1,751)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,369 miles
- Test number
- 669528331388
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass40,618 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 40,618 miles
- Test number
- 281457465224
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass38,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 38,315 miles
- Test number
- 408436114391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,951 miles (+361)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,951 miles
- Test number
- 688446114305
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass36,590 miles (+1,866)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 36,590 miles
- Test number
- 429331533344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,724 miles (-2,768)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 34,724 miles
- Test number
- 339652232317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,492 miles (+7,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,492 miles
- Test number
- 769730241331
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass29,563 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 29,563 miles
- Test number
- 492023330352
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass26,397 miles (+8,886)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,397 miles
- Test number
- 451805339334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 17,511 miles
- Test number
- 712337818370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 FXW
- Does LB55 FXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FXW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 FXW?
- The MOT on LB55 FXW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 FXW done?
- LB55 FXW was recorded at 48,767 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
- Has LB55 FXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 FXW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB55 FXW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB55 FXW find?
- LB55 FXW passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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