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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HTLMOT history

LB55 HTL is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,191 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HTL was last recorded at 94,191 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2017: 57,992 miles, lower than 75,107 miles on 11 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,170 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,191 miles
  • 2025 – 88,440 miles
  • 2024 – 86,201 miles
  • 2023 – 84,069 miles
  • 2022 – 81,544 miles
  • 2021 – 76,549 miles
  • 2020 – 72,955 miles
  • 2019 – 69,865 miles
  • 2018 – 64,827 miles
  • 2017 – 57,992 miles
  • 2016 – 75,107 miles
  • 2015 – 48,822 miles
  • 2014 – 44,800 miles
  • 2013 – 40,069 miles
  • 2012 – 36,752 miles
  • 2011 – 33,204 miles
  • 2010 – 28,305 miles
  • 2009 – 22,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,191 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,191 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    249735224200
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail94,170 miles (+5,730)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,170 miles
    Test number
    979828820591
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,440 miles (+38)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    423248012738
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail88,402 miles (+2,201)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,402 miles
    Test number
    898262643365
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,201 miles (+2,132)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    146570005479
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass84,069 miles (+2,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    656641095004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join/clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,544 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    806791215050
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail81,544 miles (+4,995)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    406258340600
    • DangerousFront Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    102911979553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,549 miles (+3,594)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    895895820507
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass72,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    423950159204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn quite badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,955 miles (+3,090)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    864521246226
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn quite badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass69,865 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,865 miles
    Test number
    150617566926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail69,846 miles (+5,019)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,846 miles
    Test number
    809903231203
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexible pipe from front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass64,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    381250823855
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail64,827 miles (+6,835)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,827 miles
    Test number
    748592828191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,992 miles
    Test number
    194079066394
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail57,992 miles (-17,115)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,992 miles
    Test number
    455868425993
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working offside front (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass75,107 miles (+22,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,107 miles
    Test number
    166864048809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  20. Pass52,924 miles (+4,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    607424169652
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass48,822 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    408614315088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail48,822 miles (+4,022)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    495404515047
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass44,800 miles (+4,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    117758914083
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  24. Pass40,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,069 miles
    Test number
    755136013010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,069 miles (+3,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,069 miles
    Test number
    876206013041
    • 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)

  26. Pass36,752 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,752 miles
    Test number
    198153312045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass33,204 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    707124411018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,305 miles (+5,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,305 miles
    Test number
    444658210035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass22,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,791 miles
    Test number
    614008519059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HTL

Does LB55 HTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HTL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HTL?
The MOT on LB55 HTL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HTL done?
LB55 HTL was recorded at 94,191 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,183 miles a year.
Has LB55 HTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HTL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 HTL find?
LB55 HTL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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