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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 KNFMOT history

LB55 KNF is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,792 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KNF
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 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KNF was last recorded at 99,792 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,772 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,792 miles
  • 2024 – 95,266 miles
  • 2023 – 88,842 miles
  • 2022 – 81,656 miles
  • 2021 – 80,380 miles
  • 2020 – 79,787 miles
  • 2018 – 79,222 miles
  • 2017 – 74,548 miles
  • 2016 – 69,579 miles
  • 2015 – 63,151 miles
  • 2014 – 60,562 miles
  • 2013 – 55,680 miles
  • 2012 – 50,399 miles
  • 2011 – 45,276 miles
  • 2010 – 37,180 miles
  • 2009 – 32,353 miles
  • 2008 – 28,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,792 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside 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 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,792 miles (+20)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    505968708505
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,772 miles (+4,506)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,772 miles
    Test number
    727053974471
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,266 miles (+6,424)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    787710539452
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,842 miles
    Test number
    900031237298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,842 miles (+7,186)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,842 miles
    Test number
    134012253674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass81,656 miles (+1,276)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    973791198301
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,380 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    204356785293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,787 miles (+565)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    573333690937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front subframe / slight corrosion on front discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on under body
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing / slight oil leak / corrosion on coil springs / slight split on o/s/f upper drop link boot

  9. Pass79,222 miles (+4,674)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    116111179215
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking just met the limit

  10. Pass74,548 miles (+4,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    922571229991
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass69,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,579 miles
    Test number
    310338537777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail69,579 miles (+6,428)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,579 miles
    Test number
    956984471465
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass63,151 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    286111015469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,562 miles (+4,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,562 miles
    Test number
    775644814158
    • 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)

  15. Pass55,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    549101803139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,680 miles (+5,281)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    745631303125
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass50,399 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    258397712404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,276 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    545272231155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass45,276 miles (+8,096)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,276 miles
    Test number
    675152931199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,180 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,180 miles
    Test number
    973270140111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,353 miles (+4,200)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,353 miles
    Test number
    943478249136
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc slight corrosion on outside.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f top shocker mount.
    • NoteSmall chip in screen.

  22. Pass28,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,153 miles
    Test number
    893107658377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 KNF

Does LB55 KNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KNF is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KNF?
The MOT on LB55 KNF is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 KNF done?
LB55 KNF was recorded at 99,792 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has LB55 KNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KNF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 KNF 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 KNF find?
LB55 KNF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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