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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 HSVMOT history

LB55 HSV is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2026
Mileage
96,894 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HSV
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 expired on 30 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HSV was last recorded at 96,894 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 4,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,238 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,656 miles
Average per year
4,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,894 miles
  • 2024 – 92,238 miles
  • 2023 – 88,612 miles
  • 2022 – 84,737 miles
  • 2021 – 81,025 miles
  • 2020 – 77,706 miles
  • 2019 – 73,342 miles
  • 2018 – 69,515 miles
  • 2017 – 65,846 miles
  • 2016 – 62,013 miles
  • 2015 – 57,993 miles
  • 2014 – 54,122 miles
  • 2013 – 50,275 miles
  • 2012 – 46,738 miles
  • 2011 – 42,479 miles
  • 2010 – 37,933 miles
  • 2009 – 30,924 miles
  • 2008 – 24,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,894 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,894 miles (+4,656)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,894 miles
    Test number
    322776902266
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,238 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    990201346781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,612 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    478417870064
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail88,612 miles (+3,875)2 dangerous4 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    954891396554
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe broken (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    571221519766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,737 miles (+3,712)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    337657474668
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,025 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    356086601245
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,025 miles (+3,319)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    905757669332
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,706 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    509993883046
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail77,706 miles (+4,364)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    151727041183
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass73,342 miles (+3,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    326404932032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly

  12. Pass69,515 miles (+3,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    819686436023
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    506490247184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror slightly damaged

  14. Fail65,846 miles (+3,833)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    661705551453
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror slightly damaged

  15. Pass62,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    431470266436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,013 miles (+4,020)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    264173439434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall spliting (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass57,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,993 miles
    Test number
    579338186392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,993 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,993 miles
    Test number
    621833237616
    • AdvisoryNsf + osf tyres close to limit

  19. Pass54,122 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    667527424249
    • NoteFront pads low

  20. Fail54,122 miles (+3,847)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,122 miles
    Test number
    366155124449
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront pads low

  21. Pass50,275 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,275 miles
    Test number
    878084803235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,738 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,738 miles
    Test number
    865949752229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,479 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,479 miles
    Test number
    729456061219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,933 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,933 miles
    Test number
    453859850285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,924 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,924 miles
    Test number
    583504269235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    231929668259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,062 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,062 miles
    Test number
    914249768259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB55 HSV

Does LB55 HSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 HSV expired on 30 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HSV?
The MOT on LB55 HSV expired on 30 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 HSV done?
LB55 HSV was recorded at 96,894 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 4,304 miles a year.
Has LB55 HSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HSV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 HSV 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 HSV find?
LB55 HSV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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