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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 JWAMOT history

LB55 JWA is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,848 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB55 JWA was last recorded at 84,848 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,821 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,027 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,848 miles
  • 2025 – 83,821 miles
  • 2024 – 82,011 miles
  • 2023 – 78,280 miles
  • 2022 – 75,285 miles
  • 2021 – 70,444 miles
  • 2020 – 67,355 miles
  • 2019 – 57,178 miles
  • 2018 – 47,369 miles
  • 2017 – 44,113 miles
  • 2016 – 37,894 miles
  • 2015 – 34,110 miles
  • 2014 – 30,893 miles
  • 2012 – 28,147 miles
  • 2011 – 25,365 miles
  • 2010 – 23,086 miles
  • 2009 – 20,227 miles
  • 2008 – 17,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,848 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,848 miles (+1,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,848 miles
    Test number
    109631350370
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,821 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    315777986210
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,011 miles (+3,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    532232117442
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,280 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,280 miles
    Test number
    978827602261
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail78,265 miles (+2,980)3 major1 repaired4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,265 miles
    Test number
    431755491269
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle and rear exhaust holed and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass75,285 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    187110544184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    734461613399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,444 miles (+3,089)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    630105912131
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,355 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,355 miles
    Test number
    205895244137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail67,329 miles (+10,151)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,329 miles
    Test number
    409420527676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Strongly advise a steering geometry check
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass57,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    323326445808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer at joint with centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail57,178 miles (+9,809)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    392828999430
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer at joint with centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass47,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    457365830430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,369 miles (+3,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    341152194602
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  15. Pass44,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,113 miles
    Test number
    121010002854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,113 miles (+6,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,113 miles
    Test number
    558874643343
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass37,894 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    491465065884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,110 miles (+3,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,110 miles
    Test number
    489326755003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,893 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,893 miles
    Test number
    729729054010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,147 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,147 miles
    Test number
    297596942320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,365 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    176727841348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,086 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,086 miles
    Test number
    304099740374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,227 miles (+2,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,227 miles
    Test number
    424195949409
    • 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)

  24. Pass17,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,505 miles
    Test number
    313232358310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JWA

Does LB55 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JWA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JWA?
The MOT on LB55 JWA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JWA done?
LB55 JWA was recorded at 84,848 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has LB55 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JWA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 JWA 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 JWA find?
LB55 JWA passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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