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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HDZMOT history

LB55 HDZ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,752 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HDZ was last recorded at 130,752 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,019 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,733 miles
Average per year
6,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,752 miles
  • 2025 – 125,019 miles
  • 2024 – 122,125 miles
  • 2023 – 115,120 miles
  • 2022 – 100,229 miles
  • 2021 – 93,384 miles
  • 2019 – 79,605 miles
  • 2018 – 76,840 miles
  • 2017 – 52,012 miles
  • 2015 – 40,752 miles
  • 2013 – 30,774 miles
  • 2012 – 29,352 miles
  • 2011 – 26,061 miles
  • 2010 – 24,425 miles
  • 2009 – 24,387 miles
  • 2008 – 21,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,752 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,752 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,752 miles
    Test number
    627184166869
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail130,751 miles (+5,732)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,751 miles
    Test number
    869634063485
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass125,019 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    419360803824
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  4. Fail125,019 miles (+2,894)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    686501486149
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  5. Pass122,125 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,125 miles
    Test number
    233044740476
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,124 miles (+7,004)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,124 miles
    Test number
    226652270680
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,120 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,120 miles
    Test number
    382543306668
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail115,119 miles (+14,890)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,119 miles
    Test number
    374158956622
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass100,229 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    953489789299
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail100,229 miles (+6,845)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    665404828865
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass93,384 miles (+13,779)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,384 miles
    Test number
    105802398123
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,605 miles (+2,765)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    241913642488
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass76,840 miles (+9,629)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    797568856487
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low tread - just under 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on inner tread area
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass67,211 miles (+15,199)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    269168695691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,012 miles (+11,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,012 miles
    Test number
    713906218456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,752 miles (+7,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    641761868818
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRemoved item from drivers view prior to test

  17. Pass33,321 miles (+2,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    866172515074
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass30,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    887320743312
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail30,774 miles (+1,422)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    476600043400
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass29,352 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    888657942397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,061 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,061 miles
    Test number
    998195841297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,425 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,425 miles
    Test number
    914729840280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteGearbox holed

  23. Fail24,424 miles (+37)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,424 miles
    Test number
    300676740218
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteGearbox holed

  24. Pass24,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,387 miles
    Test number
    130232859344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,387 miles (+3,178)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,387 miles
    Test number
    974362759316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,209 miles
    Test number
    283734248379
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit

  27. Fail21,209 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,209 miles
    Test number
    470854548397
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit

Questions about LB55 HDZ

Does LB55 HDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HDZ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HDZ?
The MOT on LB55 HDZ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HDZ done?
LB55 HDZ was recorded at 130,752 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,395 miles a year.
Has LB55 HDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HDZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HDZ 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 HDZ find?
LB55 HDZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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