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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 KMXMOT history

LB55 KMX is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,077 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KMX was last recorded at 104,077 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,813 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
5,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,077 miles
  • 2024 – 103,813 miles
  • 2023 – 103,567 miles
  • 2022 – 103,083 miles
  • 2021 – 102,615 miles
  • 2020 – 101,037 miles
  • 2019 – 97,514 miles
  • 2018 – 90,857 miles
  • 2017 – 85,702 miles
  • 2016 – 81,145 miles
  • 2015 – 73,600 miles
  • 2014 – 60,969 miles
  • 2013 – 55,205 miles
  • 2012 – 41,979 miles
  • 2011 – 35,513 miles
  • 2010 – 28,495 miles
  • 2008 – 16,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion

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 Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,077 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    132768449129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion

  2. Pass103,813 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    959550264984
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail103,813 miles (+246)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    834611923069
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,567 miles (+484)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,567 miles
    Test number
    641570493236
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    134119398957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,083 miles (+468)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    196074890536
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    299384235603
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,615 miles (+1,578)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    194663917228
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,037 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,037 miles
    Test number
    915783153433
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play over normal parameters

  10. Fail101,037 miles (+3,523)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,037 miles
    Test number
    376169813930
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play over normal parameters

  11. Pass97,514 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    622882217314
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail97,514 miles (+6,657)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    940047394916
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass90,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    292935443308
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail90,857 miles (+5,155)5 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,857 miles
    Test number
    190171493911
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint damaged (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass85,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    273277284093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail85,702 miles (+4,557)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    504074368403
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,145 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    731714641790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    809726315209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail73,600 miles (+12,631)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    579006015274
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass60,969 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    486668414292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,205 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    915146693134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,204 miles (+3,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    117611893177
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass48,775 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    848712713005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,979 miles (+6,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    279097002000
    • NoteO/s/f outer side wall slightly perished.

  25. Pass35,513 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,513 miles
    Test number
    666734411042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,495 miles
    Test number
    542406510001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,495 miles (+11,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,495 miles
    Test number
    401806710090
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass16,550 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,550 miles
    Test number
    273718558323
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnable to check brake pads not viasble through wheeltrims

Questions about LB55 KMX

Does LB55 KMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 KMX expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KMX?
The MOT on LB55 KMX expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 KMX done?
LB55 KMX was recorded at 104,077 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 5,262 miles a year.
Has LB55 KMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KMX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 KMX 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 KMX find?
LB55 KMX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; vehicle has surface corrosion.

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