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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 JZRMOT history

LB55 JZR is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,258 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JZR
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JZR was last recorded at 73,258 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,336 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
3,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,258 miles
  • 2024 – 72,336 miles
  • 2023 – 70,097 miles
  • 2022 – 67,084 miles
  • 2021 – 65,105 miles
  • 2020 – 63,813 miles
  • 2019 – 61,707 miles
  • 2018 – 60,328 miles
  • 2017 – 58,813 miles
  • 2016 – 50,973 miles
  • 2015 – 44,593 miles
  • 2014 – 40,972 miles
  • 2013 – 38,355 miles
  • 2012 – 34,791 miles
  • 2011 – 31,528 miles
  • 2010 – 30,787 miles
  • 2009 – 25,947 miles
  • 2008 – 20,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear silencer corroded / leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,258 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    922323445822
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear silencer corroded / leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,258 miles (+922)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    102625686215
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear silencer corroded / leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,336 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    829330398166
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail72,327 miles (+2,230)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    550242471552
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,097 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    938824238386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,084 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    596026011448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,105 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,105 miles
    Test number
    668890953242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,102 miles (+1,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,102 miles
    Test number
    134986750580
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,813 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    610960634254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,707 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,707 miles
    Test number
    661495788925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    292406470851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,328 miles (+1,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    523600405168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass58,813 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,813 miles
    Test number
    674264464696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,973 miles
    Test number
    452683416212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail50,973 miles (+6,380)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,973 miles
    Test number
    650688249738
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass44,593 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    868024635189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,972 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    547821944158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,355 miles (+3,564)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    238167033186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  19. Pass34,791 miles (+3,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,791 miles
    Test number
    797506922092
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass31,528 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    538195531064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    890208340325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,787 miles (+4,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    694087840329
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  23. Pass25,947 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    263290759368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,511 miles
    Test number
    614576548365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JZR

Does LB55 JZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JZR is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JZR?
The MOT on LB55 JZR is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JZR done?
LB55 JZR was recorded at 73,258 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,104 miles a year.
Has LB55 JZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JZR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 JZR 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 JZR find?
LB55 JZR passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear silencer corroded / leaking; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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