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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 GFKMOT history

LB55 GFK is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
34,617 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GFK was last recorded at 34,617 miles on 14 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,604 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,617 miles
  • 2025 – 32,669 miles
  • 2024 – 32,603 miles
  • 2023 – 32,332 miles
  • 2022 – 32,044 miles
  • 2021 – 31,669 miles
  • 2020 – 31,310 miles
  • 2019 – 30,886 miles
  • 2018 – 30,259 miles
  • 2017 – 29,606 miles
  • 2016 – 29,327 miles
  • 2015 – 28,701 miles
  • 2014 – 28,026 miles
  • 2013 – 27,312 miles
  • 2012 – 25,690 miles
  • 2011 – 23,958 miles
  • 2010 – 22,292 miles
  • 2009 – 20,658 miles
  • 2008 – 19,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,617 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp mistyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front,s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,617 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    34,617 miles
    Test number
    631221613953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp misty
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail34,604 miles (+1,935)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    960043069447
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp misty
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass32,669 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,669 miles
    Test number
    101496014550
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front,s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail32,669 miles (+66)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,669 miles
    Test number
    177971790877
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front,s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass32,603 miles (+271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    139475095898
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass32,332 miles (+288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    713090819994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass32,044 miles (+375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    32,044 miles
    Test number
    273300540039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake low, only just passed 16%
  8. Pass31,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    427434315814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail31,669 miles (+359)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    689375504254
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass31,310 miles (+424)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    472877013555
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass30,886 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,886 miles
    Test number
    217479194499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,259 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    766005923143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,253 miles (+647)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,253 miles
    Test number
    381168420175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass29,606 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    643511911065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,327 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,327 miles
    Test number
    989691722997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,701 miles (+675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,701 miles
    Test number
    947027225194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass28,026 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,026 miles
    Test number
    747976634197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,312 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    308533223106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,690 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    288055722430
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking
  20. Pass25,690 miles (+1,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    988195622156
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking
  21. Pass23,958 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,958 miles
    Test number
    256496621128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,292 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,292 miles
    Test number
    402005520103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,658 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,658 miles
    Test number
    884378629124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,515 miles
    Test number
    480455648400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 GFK

Does LB55 GFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GFK is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GFK?
The MOT on LB55 GFK is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GFK done?
LB55 GFK was recorded at 34,617 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 867 miles a year.
Has LB55 GFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GFK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 GFK 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 GFK find?
LB55 GFK passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both arms, and 3 more.

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