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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 HRJMOT history

LB55 HRJ is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,075 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HRJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HRJ was last recorded at 91,075 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,074 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,075 miles
  • 2025 – 84,567 miles
  • 2024 – 77,896 miles
  • 2023 – 75,775 miles
  • 2022 – 73,408 miles
  • 2021 – 69,794 miles
  • 2019 – 69,782 miles
  • 2018 – 67,167 miles
  • 2017 – 63,760 miles
  • 2016 – 60,244 miles
  • 2015 – 56,836 miles
  • 2014 – 52,953 miles
  • 2013 – 49,259 miles
  • 2012 – 45,962 miles
  • 2011 – 42,857 miles
  • 2010 – 38,839 miles
  • 2009 – 28,881 miles
  • 2008 – 20,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,075 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Bonnet safety catch seized

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,075 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,075 miles
    Test number
    226409906161
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,074 miles (+6,507)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    156945107077
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively broken (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,567 miles (+168)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    228048692265
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,399 miles (+6,503)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    249147184026
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cv joint rotor cracked (1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cv joint rotor cracked (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,896 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    404007038301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,894 miles (+2,119)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    841738943641
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,775 miles (+2,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,775 miles
    Test number
    453164512520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,408 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,408 miles
    Test number
    180793638016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  9. Fail73,406 miles (+3,612)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    330485957420
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  10. Pass69,794 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,794 miles
    Test number
    993685269245
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  11. Pass69,782 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    271064475556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  12. Fail69,779 miles (+2,612)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    183200550361
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass67,167 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    810758341591
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside front top mount play
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  14. Fail67,165 miles (+3,405)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    797395724740
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Advisory165/60/14
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front top mount play
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryTracking recommended
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  15. Pass63,760 miles (+3,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    271745942427
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized

  16. Pass60,244 miles (+3,408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    250759931229
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 60 r14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,836 miles
    Test number
    249283249762
    • AdvisoryO/s/r/ tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty

  18. Fail56,833 miles (+3,880)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,833 miles
    Test number
    824979250248
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r/ tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty

  19. Pass52,953 miles (+3,694)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,953 miles
    Test number
    549180844397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBonnet catch sticky
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  20. Pass49,259 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,259 miles
    Test number
    328974333394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,962 miles (+3,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    806522342356
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass42,857 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    785606231372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,839 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    851757050312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,881 miles (+8,839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,881 miles
    Test number
    614968939371
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

  25. Pass20,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,042 miles
    Test number
    951997838313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,039 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,039 miles
    Test number
    113287438362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 HRJ

Does LB55 HRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HRJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HRJ?
The MOT on LB55 HRJ is valid until 24 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 HRJ done?
LB55 HRJ was recorded at 91,075 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has LB55 HRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HRJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HRJ 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 HRJ find?
LB55 HRJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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