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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HEUMOT history

LB55 HEU is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,474 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HEU
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 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HEU was last recorded at 72,474 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,686 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,474 miles
  • 2024 – 68,686 miles
  • 2023 – 65,172 miles
  • 2022 – 60,312 miles
  • 2021 – 55,561 miles
  • 2020 – 48,452 miles
  • 2019 – 41,904 miles
  • 2018 – 35,377 miles
  • 2017 – 31,384 miles
  • 2016 – 31,330 miles
  • 2015 – 30,080 miles
  • 2014 – 27,790 miles
  • 2013 – 25,863 miles
  • 2012 – 24,485 miles
  • 2011 – 22,000 miles
  • 2010 – 19,611 miles
  • 2009 – 16,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,474 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All. Visibility poor - those visible wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral and Nearside rear seatbelt stalk missing
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front, slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,474 miles (+3,788)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,474 miles
    Test number
    928369600179
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All. Visibility poor - those visible wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral and Nearside rear seatbelt stalk missing
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front, slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    660557183791
    • AdvisoryEngine/Gearbox mounting/s weak/worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible section starting to break up and leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail68,686 miles (+3,514)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    982276898474
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine/Gearbox mounting/s weak/worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible section starting to break up and leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass65,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,172 miles
    Test number
    311919604071
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail65,172 miles (+4,860)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,172 miles
    Test number
    469257277984
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,312 miles (+4,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    927988910959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    882830835276
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch stiff in operation

  8. Fail55,561 miles (+7,109)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    134765023186
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch stiff in operation

  9. Pass48,452 miles (+6,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,452 miles
    Test number
    694986649605
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass41,904 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    114240098915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  11. Fail41,904 miles (+6,527)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    416061928094
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  12. Pass35,377 miles (+3,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,377 miles
    Test number
    777644457986
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge + badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge + perished
    • AdvisoryLimited visibility through wheels

  13. Pass31,384 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    264334593782
    • AdvisoryHub caps fitted not allowing full inspection of road wheels, road wheel security and braking components.

  14. Pass31,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    556247841879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,330 miles (+1,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,330 miles
    Test number
    257975607228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass30,080 miles (+2,290)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    709993065033
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall gouged. no cord showing.

  17. Pass27,790 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    455272754016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall, no cords exposed when examined
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of the tread, no cords exposed when examined
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  18. Fail27,790 miles (+1,927)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,790 miles
    Test number
    929802254012
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall, no cords exposed when examined
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of the tread, no cords exposed when examined
    • NoteOffside front steering rack gaiter securing clip corroded and broken, gaiter still secure to rack when examined
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  19. Pass25,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    578620763057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,863 miles (+1,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    718270463004
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass24,485 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    976085062012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    105709361013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass22,000 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    916819061041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,611 miles (+3,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,611 miles
    Test number
    863030850065
    • 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)

  25. Pass16,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,110 miles
    Test number
    104225639035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HEU

Does LB55 HEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HEU is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HEU?
The MOT on LB55 HEU is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HEU done?
LB55 HEU was recorded at 72,474 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has LB55 HEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HEU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 HEU 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 HEU find?
LB55 HEU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pad(s) wearing thin all. visibility poor - those visible wearing thin, and 5 more.

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