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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 FYLMOT history

LB55 FYL is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,517 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FYL was last recorded at 72,517 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,517 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,517 miles
  • 2025 – 65,206 miles
  • 2024 – 58,779 miles
  • 2023 – 55,387 miles
  • 2022 – 54,301 miles
  • 2021 – 52,829 miles
  • 2020 – 51,897 miles
  • 2019 – 50,713 miles
  • 2018 – 49,694 miles
  • 2017 – 48,251 miles
  • 2016 – 46,662 miles
  • 2015 – 45,313 miles
  • 2014 – 43,732 miles
  • 2013 – 42,702 miles
  • 2012 – 38,997 miles
  • 2010 – 32,417 miles
  • 2009 – 28,113 miles
  • 2008 – 23,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,517 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,517 miles
    Test number
    376216763416
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  2. Fail72,517 miles (+7,311)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,517 miles
    Test number
    968321565481
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  3. Pass65,206 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    170787750161
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail65,198 miles (+6,419)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    630704681432
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass58,779 miles (+3,392)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    960389679904
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,387 miles (+1,086)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,387 miles
    Test number
    968905832765
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass54,301 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    387520682319
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail54,301 miles (+1,472)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    582624593060
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass52,829 miles (+932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    295681339886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension bush has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension bush has play

  10. Pass51,897 miles (+1,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,897 miles
    Test number
    362179522759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass50,713 miles (+1,019)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,713 miles
    Test number
    936079513281
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass49,694 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    717927189711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,251 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    370727840093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    926506501336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,662 miles (+1,349)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    377475086874
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass45,313 miles (+24)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    377881975070
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre split

  17. Fail45,289 miles (+1,557)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,289 miles
    Test number
    495326865086
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre split

  18. Pass43,732 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    567184364079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,702 miles
    Test number
    678823473082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,702 miles (+3,705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,702 miles
    Test number
    958043873043
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  21. Pass38,997 miles (+6,580)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    176170082082
    • 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)
    • NoteDriver front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

  22. Pass32,417 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,417 miles
    Test number
    920690840365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,113 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,113 miles
    Test number
    324309039300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,972 miles
    Test number
    980200848379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 FYL

Does LB55 FYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FYL is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FYL?
The MOT on LB55 FYL is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FYL done?
LB55 FYL was recorded at 72,517 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,818 miles a year.
Has LB55 FYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FYL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 FYL 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 FYL find?
LB55 FYL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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