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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HCVMOT history

LB55 HCV is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
63,664 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HCV
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 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HCV was last recorded at 63,664 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,963 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,701 miles
Average per year
2,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,664 miles
  • 2024 – 61,963 miles
  • 2023 – 60,493 miles
  • 2022 – 58,441 miles
  • 2021 – 57,042 miles
  • 2020 – 55,862 miles
  • 2019 – 53,351 miles
  • 2018 – 49,246 miles
  • 2017 – 44,153 miles
  • 2016 – 38,903 miles
  • 2015 – 35,636 miles
  • 2014 – 32,923 miles
  • 2013 – 30,224 miles
  • 2012 – 27,647 miles
  • 2011 – 25,438 miles
  • 2010 – 23,518 miles
  • 2009 – 21,129 miles
  • 2008 – 18,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,664 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch inoperative
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,664 miles (+1,701)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,664 miles
    Test number
    243000165210
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch inoperative
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,963 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    902636834924
    • AdvisoryN/S Rear foot and hand brake readings are a little low.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,493 miles (+2,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,493 miles
    Test number
    218829935560
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,441 miles (+1,399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    158426729723
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2017 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2017 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,042 miles (+1,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,042 miles
    Test number
    612774961816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate loose but not likely to fall off

  6. Pass55,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    927288436481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail55,862 miles (+2,511)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    751396775600
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,351 miles (+175)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,351 miles
    Test number
    880116194118
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail53,176 miles (+3,930)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    357989620014
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    245021945659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,246 miles (+5,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    799712418138
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass44,153 miles (+5,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    196732686187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres slightly deteriorating (both)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExpansion bottle cap missing

  13. Pass38,903 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    471347790275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,636 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    308854236395
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear slightly worn on inners

  15. Pass32,923 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    527057614342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,224 miles
    Test number
    847597923378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,224 miles (+2,577)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,224 miles
    Test number
    678347523380
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,647 miles (+2,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    275349222350
    • 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)

  19. Pass25,438 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,438 miles
    Test number
    425312941357
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low inner edge!
    • NoteSlight judder rear brakes

  20. Fail25,438 miles (+1,920)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,438 miles
    Test number
    769102541375
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low inner edge!
    • NoteSlight judder rear brakes

  21. Pass23,518 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    474149920327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,129 miles (+2,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,129 miles
    Test number
    771242549322
    • NoteJudder rear brakes,nearside becoming excessive!

  23. Pass18,977 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,977 miles
    Test number
    873980238325
    • NoteFront brake application becoming uneven & imbalanced
    • NoteRear brakes judder- not yet excessive

Questions about LB55 HCV

Does LB55 HCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HCV is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HCV?
The MOT on LB55 HCV is valid until 13 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 HCV done?
LB55 HCV was recorded at 63,664 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,622 miles a year.
Has LB55 HCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HCV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 HCV 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 HCV find?
LB55 HCV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: bonnet secondary catch inoperative; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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