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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HFRMOT history

LB55 HFR is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
83,426 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HFR
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 expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 HFR was last recorded at 83,426 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 5,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,191 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,235 miles
Average per year
3,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,426 miles
  • 2024 – 78,191 miles
  • 2023 – 72,871 miles
  • 2022 – 67,740 miles
  • 2021 – 62,907 miles
  • 2020 – 61,303 miles
  • 2019 – 58,814 miles
  • 2018 – 54,906 miles
  • 2016 – 48,632 miles
  • 2015 – 45,769 miles
  • 2014 – 41,869 miles
  • 2013 – 38,120 miles
  • 2012 – 34,442 miles
  • 2011 – 29,788 miles
  • 2009 – 23,744 miles
  • 2008 – 18,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,426 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,426 miles (+5,235)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    622108977974
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass78,191 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    464039544883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,187 miles (+5,316)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    270422174489
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass72,871 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    765211850089
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail72,866 miles (+5,126)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    441849243988
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,740 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    374861631515
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail67,716 miles (+4,809)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,716 miles
    Test number
    130583780966
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass62,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,907 miles
    Test number
    310597481262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,907 miles (+1,604)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,907 miles
    Test number
    866195929959
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass61,303 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    150674326608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    912322011416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,814 miles (+3,908)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    704317489915
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,906 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,906 miles
    Test number
    714012606883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,632 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,632 miles
    Test number
    353041697879
    • 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)

  15. Fail48,622 miles (+2,853)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    505024352206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  16. Pass45,769 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    225410125130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,750 miles (+3,881)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    675327315182
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass41,869 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,869 miles
    Test number
    618438514194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,860 miles (+3,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,860 miles
    Test number
    779595014142
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  20. Pass38,120 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    278890123141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,442 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    198831922106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    409933101136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,787 miles (+6,043)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,787 miles
    Test number
    359283901152
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass23,744 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,744 miles
    Test number
    713823829302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,098 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,098 miles
    Test number
    131893738342
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass18,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,098 miles
    Test number
    964553538301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HFR

Does LB55 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 HFR expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HFR?
The MOT on LB55 HFR expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 HFR done?
LB55 HFR was recorded at 83,426 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 3,999 miles a year.
Has LB55 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HFR has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 HFR 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 HFR find?
LB55 HFR failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 8 more.

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