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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 KJAMOT history

LB55 KJA is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
95,744 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KJA
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 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KJA was last recorded at 95,744 miles on 22 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,735 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,744 miles
  • 2025 – 94,641 miles
  • 2024 – 88,441 miles
  • 2023 – 78,437 miles
  • 2021 – 76,597 miles
  • 2020 – 73,353 miles
  • 2019 – 69,554 miles
  • 2018 – 66,246 miles
  • 2017 – 62,399 miles
  • 2016 – 58,765 miles
  • 2015 – 54,025 miles
  • 2014 – 49,411 miles
  • 2013 – 42,596 miles
  • 2012 – 38,334 miles
  • 2011 – 32,192 miles
  • 2010 – 26,452 miles
  • 2009 – 21,716 miles
  • 2008 – 15,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,744 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,744 miles
    Test number
    920233141135
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,735 miles (+1,094)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    585089906518
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    919221815350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail94,639 miles (+6,198)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,639 miles
    Test number
    568629725219
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    195660758157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail88,441 miles (+10,004)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    416979861096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,437 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    975162390150
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail78,435 miles (+1,838)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,435 miles
    Test number
    834271113992
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass76,597 miles (+3,244)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    673984051007
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    283672688350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front strut tops

  11. Fail73,353 miles (+3,799)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    353644560428
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front strut tops

  12. Pass69,554 miles (+3,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,554 miles
    Test number
    874012645999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass66,246 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    498059691357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass62,399 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    203869455277
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,765 miles (+4,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    703103746993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,025 miles
    Test number
    926889881151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,024 miles (+4,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    101692103540
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,411 miles (+6,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,411 miles
    Test number
    179392864270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,596 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    686531933264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    249047252238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,334 miles (+6,142)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    815857152242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,192 miles (+5,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    228504241211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass26,452 miles (+4,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,452 miles
    Test number
    292637050284
    • 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. Pass21,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,716 miles
    Test number
    340855049288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,716 miles (+6,304)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,716 miles
    Test number
    570915549294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass15,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,412 miles
    Test number
    703570668255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KJA

Does LB55 KJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KJA is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KJA?
The MOT on LB55 KJA is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 KJA done?
LB55 KJA was recorded at 95,744 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,544 miles a year.
Has LB55 KJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KJA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 KJA 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 KJA find?
LB55 KJA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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