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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HHXMOT history

LB55 HHX is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,449 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HHX
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 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HHX was last recorded at 61,449 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,449 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,449 miles
  • 2025 – 50,427 miles
  • 2024 – 39,684 miles
  • 2023 – 32,426 miles
  • 2022 – 30,261 miles
  • 2021 – 25,691 miles
  • 2020 – 19,520 miles
  • 2019 – 18,803 miles
  • 2017 – 18,247 miles
  • 2016 – 16,581 miles
  • 2015 – 15,424 miles
  • 2014 – 13,780 miles
  • 2013 – 12,327 miles
  • 2012 – 11,205 miles
  • 2011 – 10,203 miles
  • 2010 – 9,448 miles
  • 2009 – 8,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,449 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, cords not exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,449 miles6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    489036499295
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail61,449 miles (+11,022)4 major6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    942998767757
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,427 miles (+10,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    696004051203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass39,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    116383939371
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail39,684 miles (+7,258)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    681771464345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass32,426 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    817068371164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,261 miles (+4,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    548691606955
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass25,691 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    612929919936
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front mcpherson strut top mounts have slight wear / play

  9. Fail25,691 miles (+3,079)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    579818468848
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front mcpherson strut top mounts have slight wear / play

  10. Pass22,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    22,612 miles
    Test number
    623923384682
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail22,612 miles (+3,092)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,612 miles
    Test number
    555171098809
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass19,520 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,520 miles
    Test number
    460971977763
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail19,517 miles (+714)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    438796331565
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of over-heating to offside rear brake

  14. Pass18,803 miles (+556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,803 miles
    Test number
    154754974569
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass18,247 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    18,247 miles
    Test number
    107572527703
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass17,749 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    17,749 miles
    Test number
    692038382355
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, cords not exposed

  17. Fail17,746 miles (+1,165)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,746 miles
    Test number
    628743685526
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, cords not exposed

  18. Pass16,581 miles (+1,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,581 miles
    Test number
    107116087076
    • AdvisoryCut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, not deep enough to expose cords
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  19. Pass15,424 miles (+1,644)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,424 miles
    Test number
    655299505044
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear fog lamp lens
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteSlight damage/cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

  20. Pass13,780 miles (+1,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    13,780 miles
    Test number
    965377904073
    • NoteSlight damage to wheel rims & trims
    • NoteSlight tightness rear brakes

  21. Pass12,327 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    12,327 miles
    Test number
    899731013007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,205 miles (+1,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    11,205 miles
    Test number
    936359402090
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades deteriorated

  23. Pass10,203 miles (+755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    10,203 miles
    Test number
    555581111080
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  24. Pass9,448 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    9,448 miles
    Test number
    924797400088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    8,924 miles
    Test number
    124252019408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HHX

Does LB55 HHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HHX is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HHX?
The MOT on LB55 HHX is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HHX done?
LB55 HHX was recorded at 61,449 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,000 miles a year.
Has LB55 HHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HHX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HHX 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 HHX find?
LB55 HHX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 6 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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