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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 GNVMOT history

LB55 GNV is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,635 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GNV was last recorded at 75,635 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,635 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,635 miles
  • 2025 – 75,464 miles
  • 2024 – 75,300 miles
  • 2023 – 75,132 miles
  • 2022 – 74,948 miles
  • 2021 – 74,620 miles
  • 2020 – 74,356 miles
  • 2019 – 73,222 miles
  • 2018 – 70,884 miles
  • 2017 – 68,224 miles
  • 2016 – 65,096 miles
  • 2015 – 60,851 miles
  • 2014 – 57,783 miles
  • 2013 – 50,999 miles
  • 2012 – 41,347 miles
  • 2011 – 32,806 miles
  • 2010 – 22,746 miles
  • 2008 – 13,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,635 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box corroding (6.1.2 (a))Recorded 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,635 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    209483327721
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail75,635 miles (+171)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,635 miles
    Test number
    899077721893
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass75,464 miles (+164)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,464 miles
    Test number
    395034326281
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,300 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    841390036242
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,292 miles (+160)6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    629813709991
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding

  6. Pass75,132 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    558376054135
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail75,132 miles (+184)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    118179672088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass74,948 miles (+328)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,948 miles
    Test number
    748671383555
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    107580385609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail74,620 miles (+264)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    231185199272
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass74,356 miles (+1,134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,356 miles
    Test number
    257543084930
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass73,222 miles (+2,338)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,222 miles
    Test number
    745265136805
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside middle sill corroded

  13. Pass70,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,884 miles
    Test number
    292049335362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail70,884 miles (+2,660)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,884 miles
    Test number
    869914768918
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass68,224 miles (+3,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    402275379597
    • AdvisoryOsr and nsr tyres cracking on sidewall

  16. Pass65,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    533589993785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall cracking

  17. Fail65,096 miles (+4,245)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    479354803991
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side wall cracking

  18. Fail60,851 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    598850285127
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  19. Pass60,851 miles (+3,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    979410485137
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  20. Pass57,783 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,783 miles
    Test number
    478939364179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,999 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,999 miles
    Test number
    716961913274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil level slightly low
    • NoteNearside front hub cap missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade not clearing fully
    • NoteRear wiper blade in poor condition

  22. Fail50,999 miles (+9,652)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,999 miles
    Test number
    358621513499
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil level slightly low
    • NoteNearside front hub cap missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade not clearing fully
    • NoteRear wiper blade in poor condition

  23. Pass41,347 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    548363372153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,806 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,806 miles
    Test number
    686575061196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,746 miles (+8,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,746 miles
    Test number
    732641480036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,972 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,972 miles
    Test number
    203441058344
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LB55 GNV

Does LB55 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GNV is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GNV?
The MOT on LB55 GNV is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GNV done?
LB55 GNV was recorded at 75,635 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
Has LB55 GNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GNV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 GNV 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 GNV find?
LB55 GNV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.

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