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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 KMYMOT history

LB55 KMY is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,874 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KMY
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 valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KMY was last recorded at 67,874 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,939 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,935 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,874 miles
  • 2025 – 65,939 miles
  • 2024 – 64,302 miles
  • 2023 – 62,703 miles
  • 2022 – 60,608 miles
  • 2021 – 56,005 miles
  • 2020 – 54,666 miles
  • 2019 – 53,615 miles
  • 2018 – 52,018 miles
  • 2017 – 49,573 miles
  • 2016 – 47,618 miles
  • 2015 – 43,770 miles
  • 2014 – 40,379 miles
  • 2013 – 37,649 miles
  • 2012 – 30,414 miles
  • 2011 – 27,578 miles
  • 2010 – 23,843 miles
  • 2009 – 18,486 miles
  • 2008 – 18,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,874 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,874 miles (+1,935)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    915248782334
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass65,939 miles (+1,637)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    317278309451
    • MinorNearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass64,302 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,302 miles
    Test number
    447396028164
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail64,302 miles (+1,599)1 dangerous3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,302 miles
    Test number
    797316173532
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass62,703 miles (+2,095)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    956427108693
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,608 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    565164474185
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail60,608 miles (+4,603)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    340242685491
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,005 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    593134385410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass54,666 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    185848697390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass53,615 miles (+1,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    900186219660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass52,018 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    938655719311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre inner sidewalls cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  12. Fail52,017 miles (+2,444)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,017 miles
    Test number
    326167671236
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre inner sidewalls cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  13. Pass49,573 miles (+1,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    431370546845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass47,618 miles (+3,848)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    818971328108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass43,770 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,770 miles
    Test number
    269421305222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in grease at time of test

  16. Fail43,762 miles (+3,383)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,762 miles
    Test number
    256221905266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBrake pipes covered in grease at time of test
    • NoteRear tyres very badly cracked/perished

  17. Pass40,379 miles (+2,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,379 miles
    Test number
    285010224259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,649 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    677006413356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,939 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,939 miles
    Test number
    496668803066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    219147112091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,414 miles (+2,836)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    258737012010
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  22. Pass27,578 miles (+3,735)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,578 miles
    Test number
    939026901052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteInner edge of o/s front tyre tread getting worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread wearing VERY low and has damage to outer tyre wall

  23. Pass23,843 miles (+5,357)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,843 miles
    Test number
    110415710079
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread 3mm

  24. Pass18,486 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,486 miles
    Test number
    281307309023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,120 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,120 miles
    Test number
    460864958440
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB55 KMY

Does LB55 KMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KMY is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KMY?
The MOT on LB55 KMY is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 KMY done?
LB55 KMY was recorded at 67,874 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has LB55 KMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KMY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 KMY 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 KMY find?
LB55 KMY passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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