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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 HTGMOT history

LB55 HTG is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
117,427 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HTG
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 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HTG was last recorded at 117,427 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,311 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
6,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,427 miles
  • 2023 – 113,782 miles
  • 2022 – 111,204 miles
  • 2021 – 109,237 miles
  • 2019 – 105,750 miles
  • 2018 – 97,659 miles
  • 2017 – 89,984 miles
  • 2016 – 86,575 miles
  • 2015 – 82,926 miles
  • 2014 – 79,812 miles
  • 2013 – 73,860 miles
  • 2012 – 64,960 miles
  • 2011 – 51,854 miles
  • 2010 – 39,669 miles
  • 2009 – 29,991 miles
  • 2008 – 22,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,427 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,427 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,427 miles
    Test number
    217460343767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,311 miles (+3,529)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,311 miles
    Test number
    501079651804
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits likely due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working osr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of the center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively osf has a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy

  3. Pass113,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    143288528072
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,782 miles (+2,578)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    287017911297
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,204 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,204 miles
    Test number
    513429771070
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Fail111,196 miles (+1,959)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,196 miles
    Test number
    731681156626
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Pass109,237 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,237 miles
    Test number
    226170869632
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail109,237 miles (+3,487)1 dangerous3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,237 miles
    Test number
    290322868491
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass105,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    145245243846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,750 miles (+8,091)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    425144909781
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass97,659 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,659 miles
    Test number
    905887375132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall is starting to split.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe has light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded.

  12. Fail97,529 miles (+7,545)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,529 miles
    Test number
    242513123740
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner sidewall is starting to split.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe has light corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded.

  13. Pass89,984 miles (+3,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    492358127225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass86,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,575 miles
    Test number
    441829158789
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail86,575 miles (+3,649)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,575 miles
    Test number
    631570540384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass82,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    432608801042
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail82,925 miles (+3,113)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    640356499703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass79,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    906350914335
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail79,811 miles (+5,951)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    676950814343
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass73,860 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    488711933367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail73,856 miles (+8,896)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    387366223330
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteLow pressure to the N/S/F tyre

  22. Fail64,960 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,960 miles
    Test number
    678581532382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteADVISE Rear brake disc's in poor condition Rusty and lipped

  23. Pass64,960 miles (+13,106)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,960 miles
    Test number
    946531132318
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteADVISE Rear brake disc's in poor condition Rusty and lipped

  24. Pass51,854 miles (+12,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,854 miles
    Test number
    956309511317
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass39,669 miles (+9,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    884715130340
    • NoteFront tyres low

  26. Pass29,991 miles (+7,733)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,991 miles
    Test number
    494096939443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,258 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,258 miles
    Test number
    403671938335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,249 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,249 miles
    Test number
    623540038364
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LB55 HTG

Does LB55 HTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 HTG expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HTG?
The MOT on LB55 HTG expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 HTG done?
LB55 HTG was recorded at 117,427 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 6,245 miles a year.
Has LB55 HTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HTG has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 HTG 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 HTG find?
LB55 HTG passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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