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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 HWUMOT history

LB55 HWU is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,127 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 HWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 HWU was last recorded at 82,127 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,414 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,713 miles
Average per year
3,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,127 miles
  • 2025 – 76,414 miles
  • 2023 – 69,572 miles
  • 2022 – 65,485 miles
  • 2021 – 63,685 miles
  • 2020 – 62,616 miles
  • 2019 – 60,307 miles
  • 2018 – 57,421 miles
  • 2017 – 55,236 miles
  • 2016 – 53,060 miles
  • 2015 – 51,145 miles
  • 2014 – 47,953 miles
  • 2013 – 42,833 miles
  • 2011 – 36,088 miles
  • 2010 – 28,413 miles
  • 2009 – 22,170 miles
  • 2008 – 14,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    960308652935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail82,127 miles (+5,713)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,127 miles
    Test number
    900091049297
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,414 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    621044466645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,114 miles (+6,542)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    571644479609
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,572 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    288873271297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,485 miles (+1,800)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    318035788616
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear beam bushes perished

  7. Pass63,685 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    964231692897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,616 miles (+2,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    295421717790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front grease on cv gaitor can not see hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind on wheel

  9. Pass60,307 miles (+2,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    790280515360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,421 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    237430608140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,236 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    229319357465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,060 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    733611429033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,145 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    325721845056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,953 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,953 miles
    Test number
    216006834024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,833 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    469233343036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,088 miles (+7,675)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,088 miles
    Test number
    869656541376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    244182540301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail28,413 miles (+6,243)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    864252940363
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass22,170 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,170 miles
    Test number
    443941249318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,234 miles
    Test number
    721851638395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 HWU

Does LB55 HWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 HWU is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 HWU?
The MOT on LB55 HWU is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 HWU done?
LB55 HWU was recorded at 82,127 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 3,828 miles a year.
Has LB55 HWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 HWU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 HWU 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 HWU find?
LB55 HWU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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