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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 KMOMOT history

LB55 KMO is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
164,204 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KMO was last recorded at 164,204 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,138 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
7,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,204 miles
  • 2025 – 148,977 miles
  • 2024 – 130,243 miles
  • 2023 – 107,401 miles
  • 2022 – 106,816 miles
  • 2021 – 105,778 miles
  • 2020 – 103,710 miles
  • 2019 – 100,399 miles
  • 2018 – 96,943 miles
  • 2017 – 95,102 miles
  • 2016 – 90,821 miles
  • 2015 – 81,416 miles
  • 2014 – 72,985 miles
  • 2013 – 62,534 miles
  • 2012 – 57,334 miles
  • 2011 – 48,516 miles
  • 2010 – 34,305 miles
  • 2009 – 28,054 miles
  • 2008 – 22,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,204 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner treadRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 3 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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,204 miles (+66)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    164,204 miles
    Test number
    557928575960
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail164,138 miles (+15,161)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,138 miles
    Test number
    823859998599
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass148,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,977 miles
    Test number
    135342030601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail148,977 miles (+18,734)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,977 miles
    Test number
    935941539217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp excessively deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass130,243 miles (+749)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,243 miles
    Test number
    486323169750
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,494 miles (+22,093)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,494 miles
    Test number
    432760304694
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Clamp insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,401 miles (+585)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,401 miles
    Test number
    541726943014
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and components have age related corrosion

  8. Pass106,816 miles (+1,038)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,816 miles
    Test number
    237161541370
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bar (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but secure

  9. Pass105,778 miles (+2,068)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    576512434858
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass103,710 miles (+3,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,710 miles
    Test number
    338845173640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,399 miles (+3,456)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    177155151562
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass96,943 miles (+1,841)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,943 miles
    Test number
    598671384586
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass95,102 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    825316801383
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs

  14. Fail95,098 miles (+4,273)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,098 miles
    Test number
    435142724637
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs

  15. Pass90,825 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,825 miles
    Test number
    183701903729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,821 miles (+9,405)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    737758604418
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished

  17. Pass81,416 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,416 miles
    Test number
    961503334286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

  18. Fail81,405 miles (+8,420)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    869598798551
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

  19. Pass72,985 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    925021564338
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing and cracking
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

  20. Fail72,981 miles (+10,447)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,981 miles
    Test number
    266001364390
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, tracking
    • NoteN/s rear tyre perishing and cracking
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perishing and cracking
    • NoteWipers poor split end's

  21. Pass62,534 miles (+5,200)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    136121163363
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding

  22. Pass57,334 miles (+8,818)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,334 miles
    Test number
    466142862368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,516 miles (+14,211)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,516 miles
    Test number
    438966151348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,305 miles (+6,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,305 miles
    Test number
    492975050425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass28,054 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    154545159397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,450 miles
    Test number
    940037248377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KMO

Does LB55 KMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KMO is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KMO?
The MOT on LB55 KMO is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 KMO done?
LB55 KMO was recorded at 164,204 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,948 miles a year.
Has LB55 KMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KMO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 KMO 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 KMO find?
LB55 KMO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated, and 6 more.

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