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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 KBEMOT history

LB55 KBE is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 90,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,866 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KBE
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KBE was last recorded at 90,866 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,786 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,866 miles
  • 2025 – 90,786 miles
  • 2024 – 85,513 miles
  • 2023 – 77,300 miles
  • 2022 – 72,913 miles
  • 2021 – 68,714 miles
  • 2020 – 63,763 miles
  • 2019 – 57,608 miles
  • 2018 – 47,353 miles
  • 2017 – 36,137 miles
  • 2016 – 32,186 miles
  • 2015 – 30,644 miles
  • 2014 – 28,077 miles
  • 2013 – 26,414 miles
  • 2012 – 24,106 miles
  • 2011 – 22,177 miles
  • 2009 – 19,867 miles
  • 2008 – 17,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,866 miles
  • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,866 miles (+80)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    587629333848
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,786 miles (+5,273)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    164292630968
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,513 miles (+1,392)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    561068109576
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,121 miles (+6,821)12 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    741264344494
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see condition of rear brake pads

  5. Pass77,300 miles (+4,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    961287546428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    291338691295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil level high

  7. Fail72,913 miles (+4,199)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,913 miles
    Test number
    605658360047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil level high

  8. Pass68,714 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,714 miles
    Test number
    958856205527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,712 miles (+4,949)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    544882883495
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,763 miles
    Test number
    685514833746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail63,755 miles (+6,147)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,755 miles
    Test number
    417002113683
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,608 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,608 miles
    Test number
    129659035446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned wheel trim on wrong (5.2.3 (j))

  13. Fail57,600 miles (+10,247)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    688473824187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned wheel trim on wrong (5.2.3 (j))

  14. Pass47,353 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,353 miles
    Test number
    125313939479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail47,345 miles (+11,208)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    718031013479
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass36,137 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    247572768819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,014 miles (+3,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,014 miles
    Test number
    730591547313
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass32,186 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,186 miles
    Test number
    991744302171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    300677762127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,641 miles (+1,329)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    285607190521
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight bind

  21. Pass29,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    856115505099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,312 miles (+1,235)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,312 miles
    Test number
    488885905045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass28,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,077 miles
    Test number
    706589004052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,074 miles (+1,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,074 miles
    Test number
    198679704450
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  25. Pass26,414 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,414 miles
    Test number
    288829623024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,106 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,106 miles
    Test number
    825038042024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,177 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,177 miles
    Test number
    505670651069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,173 miles (+2,306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,173 miles
    Test number
    237127541053
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass19,867 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,867 miles
    Test number
    471492459397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,060 miles
    Test number
    102756738306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail17,056 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,056 miles
    Test number
    994196838379
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LB55 KBE

Does LB55 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KBE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KBE?
The MOT on LB55 KBE is valid until 4 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 KBE done?
LB55 KBE was recorded at 90,866 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has LB55 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KBE has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 KBE 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 KBE find?
LB55 KBE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal; coil spring corroded both rears; coil spring corroded both fronts, and 2 more.

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