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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 GRFMOT history

LB55 GRF is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,149 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 GRF
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
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 GRF was last recorded at 92,149 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,916 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,233 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,149 miles
  • 2024 – 86,916 miles
  • 2023 – 80,799 miles
  • 2022 – 74,926 miles
  • 2021 – 70,837 miles
  • 2019 – 66,028 miles
  • 2018 – 62,284 miles
  • 2017 – 58,021 miles
  • 2016 – 51,990 miles
  • 2015 – 45,734 miles
  • 2014 – 39,695 miles
  • 2013 – 34,686 miles
  • 2012 – 30,209 miles
  • 2011 – 25,460 miles
  • 2010 – 22,643 miles
  • 2009 – 19,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,149 miles
    Test number
    895795306673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,149 miles (+5,233)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,149 miles
    Test number
    750535765371
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,916 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    252900959047
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

  4. Fail86,916 miles (+6,117)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    503070982086
    • 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))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Pass80,799 miles (+5,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,799 miles
    Test number
    308836020275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear footbrake slow reading

  6. Pass74,926 miles (+4,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,926 miles
    Test number
    406501011752
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass70,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,837 miles
    Test number
    172944501371
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,837 miles (+4,809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,837 miles
    Test number
    397652293507
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    659746453799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,028 miles (+3,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    304677891692
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,284 miles (+4,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    110272750403
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,021 miles (+6,031)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    181173883136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    558924318269
    • AdvisoryClutch heavy

  14. Fail51,990 miles (+6,256)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    526563902345
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch heavy

  15. Pass45,734 miles (+6,039)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    977621605214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass39,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    718855494199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,695 miles (+5,009)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    466345394138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,686 miles (+4,477)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    557945503238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear lamp lense damaged

  19. Pass30,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    289575082156
    • NoteSlight shape loss offside rear tyre

  20. Fail30,209 miles (+4,749)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    576045082160
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight shape loss offside rear tyre

  21. Pass25,460 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,460 miles
    Test number
    628785281142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,643 miles (+3,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,643 miles
    Test number
    143907080103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,110 miles
    Test number
    922483759151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 GRF

Does LB55 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 GRF is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 GRF?
The MOT on LB55 GRF is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 GRF done?
LB55 GRF was recorded at 92,149 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has LB55 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 GRF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 GRF 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 GRF find?
LB55 GRF passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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