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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HVCMOT history

LB55 HVC is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,175 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB55 HVC was last recorded at 83,175 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 3,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,240 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,935 miles
Average per year
3,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,175 miles
  • 2025 – 79,240 miles
  • 2024 – 73,365 miles
  • 2023 – 72,405 miles
  • 2022 – 69,100 miles
  • 2021 – 65,391 miles
  • 2020 – 57,702 miles
  • 2018 – 51,678 miles
  • 2017 – 46,125 miles
  • 2016 – 43,907 miles
  • 2014 – 38,931 miles
  • 2013 – 30,724 miles
  • 2012 – 26,337 miles
  • 2011 – 22,148 miles
  • 2010 – 18,849 miles
  • 2009 – 16,646 miles
  • 2008 – 14,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,175 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,175 miles (+3,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    875995204258
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass79,240 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    562044890053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,236 miles (+5,871)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    605324840204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no visible lining remaining , metal to metal contact (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,365 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    722537483162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    382905310168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,405 miles (+12)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    386131276566
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  7. Fail72,393 miles (+3,293)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,393 miles
    Test number
    524686049028
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass69,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    830374350674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail69,100 miles (+3,709)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    879039425007
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,391 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    149222399425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,278 miles (+7,576)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,278 miles
    Test number
    384409097062
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,702 miles (+6,024)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,702 miles
    Test number
    179962004312
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass51,678 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,678 miles
    Test number
    635861628425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,667 miles (+3,118)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    827581851982
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  15. Pass48,549 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    513096170336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    740103141254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,125 miles (+2,218)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    778607993172
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass43,907 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    191090065902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    379476724377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,931 miles (+8,207)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,931 miles
    Test number
    755735524395
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  21. Pass30,724 miles (+4,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,724 miles
    Test number
    886232933307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    938355922387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,337 miles (+4,189)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    215434622375
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  24. Pass22,148 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,148 miles
    Test number
    709691141338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,849 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,849 miles
    Test number
    400766320493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,646 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,646 miles
    Test number
    294775849382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,360 miles
    Test number
    470472828479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HVC

Does LB55 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HVC is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HVC?
The MOT on LB55 HVC is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HVC done?
LB55 HVC was recorded at 83,175 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
Has LB55 HVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HVC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 HVC 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 HVC find?
LB55 HVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear service brake grabbing slightly; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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