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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HKWMOT history

LB55 HKW is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
142,448 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HKW
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 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HKW was last recorded at 142,448 miles on 10 May 2024, 8,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,132 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8,316 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,448 miles
  • 2023 – 134,132 miles
  • 2022 – 130,653 miles
  • 2021 – 122,893 miles
  • 2020 – 118,442 miles
  • 2019 – 114,900 miles
  • 2018 – 110,042 miles
  • 2016 – 105,257 miles
  • 2015 – 98,285 miles
  • 2013 – 84,482 miles
  • 2012 – 64,678 miles
  • 2011 – 48,034 miles
  • 2010 – 29,973 miles
  • 2008 – 25,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,448 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear brakes

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,448 miles (+8,316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,448 miles
    Test number
    864425282975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect rear brakes

  2. Pass134,132 miles (+3,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,132 miles
    Test number
    283221415280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front-to-rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront lower crossmember/radiator support corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,653 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    401461230139
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail130,541 miles (+7,648)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,541 miles
    Test number
    149711202878
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,893 miles (+4,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,893 miles
    Test number
    433893874849
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  6. Pass118,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,442 miles
    Test number
    577478268800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticky

  7. Fail118,437 miles (+3,537)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    115960513836
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticky

  8. Pass114,900 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    225019828085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,898 miles (+4,856)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,898 miles
    Test number
    960993669803
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,042 miles (+4,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,042 miles
    Test number
    500774643673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,257 miles (+6,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,257 miles
    Test number
    144294247908
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass98,285 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    864783849872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,122 miles (+13,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    621366575407
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  14. Pass84,482 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,482 miles
    Test number
    237888673253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail84,271 miles (+19,593)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,271 miles
    Test number
    649331673233
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass64,678 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    178125192013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteFront coil springs corroded

  17. Fail64,678 miles (+16,644)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    586435292013
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteFront coil springs corroded

  18. Pass48,034 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    448398891082
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail47,544 miles (+17,571)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    606608481056
    • DangerousBonnet secondary catch not secure
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre pressure low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn bold inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  20. Pass29,973 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,973 miles
    Test number
    700146670081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    951449038306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HKW

Does LB55 HKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 HKW expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HKW?
The MOT on LB55 HKW expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 HKW done?
LB55 HKW was recorded at 142,448 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has LB55 HKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HKW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 HKW 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 HKW find?
LB55 HKW passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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