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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 HHLMOT history

LB55 HHL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 28,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
28,436 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HHL was last recorded at 28,436 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,411 miles · 7 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,436 miles
  • 2025 – 27,634 miles
  • 2024 – 25,977 miles
  • 2023 – 24,587 miles
  • 2022 – 22,178 miles
  • 2020 – 20,688 miles
  • 2019 – 19,775 miles
  • 2018 – 19,632 miles
  • 2017 – 19,593 miles
  • 2016 – 19,469 miles
  • 2015 – 19,367 miles
  • 2014 – 19,139 miles
  • 2013 – 18,862 miles
  • 2012 – 18,599 miles
  • 2011 – 18,334 miles
  • 2010 – 18,098 miles
  • 2009 – 16,410 miles
  • 2008 – 15,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,436 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,436 miles (+25)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    28,436 miles
    Test number
    899649510625
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail28,411 miles (+777)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    177159037967
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass27,634 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,634 miles
    Test number
    639229728682
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Fail27,589 miles (+1,612)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    764905131107
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass25,977 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    25,977 miles
    Test number
    664787844699
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail25,977 miles (+1,390)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,977 miles
    Test number
    385205925463
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass24,587 miles (+2,409)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    24,587 miles
    Test number
    893859303059
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass22,178 miles (+1,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    22,178 miles
    Test number
    250556076747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass20,688 miles (+913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    817224521239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass19,775 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    705224714066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,632 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    958178524580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,593 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,593 miles
    Test number
    481805341840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    112514897134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail19,469 miles (+102)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,469 miles
    Test number
    381895725752
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily perished.
  15. Pass19,367 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    560249545716
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
  16. Pass19,139 miles (+277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,139 miles
    Test number
    945324794250
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls
  17. Pass18,862 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,862 miles
    Test number
    129592393230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,599 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,599 miles
    Test number
    445783492231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,334 miles (+236)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,334 miles
    Test number
    348146111308
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge
  20. Pass18,098 miles (+1,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,098 miles
    Test number
    314147810317
    • 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)
  21. Pass16,410 miles (+1,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,410 miles
    Test number
    683278619352
    • NoteO/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge
  22. Pass15,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,153 miles
    Test number
    954387828347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HHL

Does LB55 HHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HHL is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HHL?
The MOT on LB55 HHL is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HHL done?
LB55 HHL was recorded at 28,436 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 768 miles a year.
Has LB55 HHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HHL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HHL 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 HHL find?
LB55 HHL passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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