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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 KKAMOT history

LB55 KKA is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,037 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KKA
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KKA was last recorded at 102,037 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,945 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,092 miles
Average per year
4,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,037 miles
  • 2025 – 100,945 miles
  • 2024 – 98,839 miles
  • 2023 – 97,427 miles
  • 2022 – 92,478 miles
  • 2021 – 86,401 miles
  • 2020 – 81,881 miles
  • 2019 – 76,354 miles
  • 2018 – 72,170 miles
  • 2017 – 66,782 miles
  • 2016 – 61,830 miles
  • 2015 – 58,631 miles
  • 2014 – 54,369 miles
  • 2013 – 48,618 miles
  • 2012 – 43,538 miles
  • 2011 – 37,476 miles
  • 2010 – 32,566 miles
  • 2008 – 22,804 miles
  • 2007 – 14,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,037 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,037 miles (+1,092)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,037 miles
    Test number
    854511972635
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass100,945 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    396386662674
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail100,938 miles (+2,099)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    637156457686
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,839 miles (+1,412)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    910918860710
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake limit just met
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear o/s outersill

  5. Pass97,427 miles (+4,949)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,427 miles
    Test number
    721252346880
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,478 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,478 miles
    Test number
    202431275341
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail92,478 miles (+6,077)1 dangerous2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,478 miles
    Test number
    951578617986
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,401 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,401 miles
    Test number
    404994794880
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,392 miles (+4,511)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,392 miles
    Test number
    134193193134
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,881 miles (+5,527)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    696396241482
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass76,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,354 miles
    Test number
    813326066744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,354 miles (+4,184)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,354 miles
    Test number
    318608221418
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass72,170 miles (+5,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    205478340061
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass66,782 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,782 miles
    Test number
    573061407010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail66,714 miles (+4,884)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    366776752137
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass61,830 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,830 miles
    Test number
    179201126762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,631 miles (+4,262)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,631 miles
    Test number
    656400955046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOfside rear tyre perishing on edge

  18. Fail54,369 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    449378174085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass54,369 miles (+5,751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    938028274003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,618 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,618 miles
    Test number
    467308153010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,538 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    287049372068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,476 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    228868181031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass37,476 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    408548181045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,566 miles
    Test number
    413589110196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,566 miles (+9,762)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,566 miles
    Test number
    543897410111
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass22,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,804 miles
    Test number
    690703618376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,804 miles (+7,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,804 miles
    Test number
    403433218336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass14,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,922 miles
    Test number
    304668397244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KKA

Does LB55 KKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KKA is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KKA?
The MOT on LB55 KKA is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 KKA done?
LB55 KKA was recorded at 102,037 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,719 miles a year.
Has LB55 KKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KKA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 KKA 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 KKA find?
LB55 KKA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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