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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 KGXMOT history

LB55 KGX is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
82,850 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KGX
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
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KGX was last recorded at 82,850 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,793 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,850 miles
  • 2024 – 79,978 miles
  • 2023 – 76,461 miles
  • 2022 – 74,195 miles
  • 2021 – 71,065 miles
  • 2020 – 67,883 miles
  • 2019 – 63,965 miles
  • 2018 – 60,602 miles
  • 2016 – 55,607 miles
  • 2015 – 45,681 miles
  • 2014 – 40,520 miles
  • 2013 – 37,252 miles
  • 2011 – 33,232 miles
  • 2010 – 28,814 miles
  • 2009 – 24,590 miles
  • 2008 – 20,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,850 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Trims and covers fitted to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,850 miles (+57)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    912529996215
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail82,793 miles (+2,815)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    562092324083
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,978 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,978 miles
    Test number
    588740574918
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail79,975 miles (+3,514)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    798248094223
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass76,461 miles (+2,266)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,461 miles
    Test number
    181547244880
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn.

  6. Pass74,195 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    650898696256
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted to vehicle

  7. Fail74,194 miles (+3,129)1 dangerous1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    183950839563
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted to vehicle

  8. Pass71,065 miles (+3,182)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,065 miles
    Test number
    708464032879
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted to vehicle

  9. Pass67,883 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,883 miles
    Test number
    900675185056
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill panel corroded small hole

  10. Fail67,883 miles (+3,918)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,883 miles
    Test number
    497994806015
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper / handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill panel corroded small hole

  11. Pass63,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    900473475016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill panel corroded

  12. Fail63,965 miles (+1)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    669369841042
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill panel corroded

  13. Fail63,964 miles (+3,362)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    172329666750
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass60,602 miles (+4,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    361030181775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall

  15. Pass55,607 miles (+4,365)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,607 miles
    Test number
    397747160044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear o/s & n/s tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s & n/s front top strut mounts

  16. Pass51,242 miles (+5,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    335153380478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn

  17. Pass45,681 miles (+5,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    988258605038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,520 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,520 miles
    Test number
    125337614444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,252 miles (+4,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,252 miles
    Test number
    278274223050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,232 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    455123341341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,814 miles
    Test number
    373893830378
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail28,814 miles (+4,224)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,814 miles
    Test number
    143193130393
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass24,590 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,590 miles
    Test number
    563891749327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,661 miles
    Test number
    894977748308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KGX

Does LB55 KGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 KGX expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KGX?
The MOT on LB55 KGX expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 KGX done?
LB55 KGX was recorded at 82,850 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 3,863 miles a year.
Has LB55 KGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KGX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 KGX 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 KGX find?
LB55 KGX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside road wheel slightly distorted front and rear, and 4 more.

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