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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 JZWMOT history

LB55 JZW is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,488 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JZW
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
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JZW was last recorded at 97,488 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,487 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,488 miles
  • 2024 – 93,552 miles
  • 2023 – 89,537 miles
  • 2022 – 85,812 miles
  • 2021 – 82,671 miles
  • 2020 – 79,095 miles
  • 2019 – 75,700 miles
  • 2018 – 71,037 miles
  • 2017 – 66,460 miles
  • 2016 – 61,568 miles
  • 2015 – 56,450 miles
  • 2014 – 51,386 miles
  • 2013 – 46,120 miles
  • 2012 – 41,065 miles
  • 2011 – 35,611 miles
  • 2010 – 30,844 miles
  • 2009 – 25,153 miles
  • 2008 – 20,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,488 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Coil spring corroded All springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,488 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,488 miles
    Test number
    751735557944
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,487 miles (+3,935)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    987824795225
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,552 miles
    Test number
    389663588260
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,552 miles (+4,015)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,552 miles
    Test number
    848268848255
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,537 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    111749056763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail89,536 miles (+3,724)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    555843205863
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,812 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    692227282167
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,674 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    636587643282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail82,671 miles (+3,576)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    425215556797
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,095 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    829693281307
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail79,095 miles (+3,395)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    917678568708
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass75,700 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    815599569658
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail75,700 miles (+4,663)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    516182527290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass71,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    378132945361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail71,037 miles (+4,577)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    576945254245
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake shows signs of getting hot
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass66,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,460 miles
    Test number
    501118834120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,451 miles (+4,883)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,451 miles
    Test number
    134136978024
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass61,568 miles (+5,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    153603209780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    239749845261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail56,450 miles (+5,064)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    639071946502
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,386 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,386 miles
    Test number
    957349944336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    758415643348
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Fail46,119 miles (+5,054)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    659755443309
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass41,065 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    459739642403
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass35,611 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,611 miles
    Test number
    106309541386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,844 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    203719340360
    • Repaired at testFront Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  27. Pass30,844 miles (+5,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,844 miles
    Test number
    693679940397
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  28. Pass25,153 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,153 miles
    Test number
    460430959495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,262 miles
    Test number
    470595248411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JZW

Does LB55 JZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JZW is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JZW?
The MOT on LB55 JZW is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JZW done?
LB55 JZW was recorded at 97,488 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,537 miles a year.
Has LB55 JZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JZW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 JZW 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 JZW find?
LB55 JZW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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