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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB55 KNPMOT history

LB55 KNP is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,180 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KNP
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 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KNP was last recorded at 78,180 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,180 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,180 miles
  • 2025 – 76,004 miles
  • 2024 – 74,616 miles
  • 2023 – 70,651 miles
  • 2022 – 63,485 miles
  • 2021 – 57,735 miles
  • 2020 – 52,856 miles
  • 2019 – 49,875 miles
  • 2018 – 48,060 miles
  • 2017 – 46,724 miles
  • 2016 – 45,612 miles
  • 2015 – 44,300 miles
  • 2014 – 40,774 miles
  • 2013 – 36,245 miles
  • 2012 – 32,723 miles
  • 2011 – 29,275 miles
  • 2010 – 26,038 miles
  • 2009 – 22,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,180 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s outer sill getting rustyRecorded 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    952675015961
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill getting rusty

  2. Fail78,180 miles (+2,176)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    379154636671
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill getting rusty

  3. Pass76,004 miles (+1,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,004 miles
    Test number
    522669200631
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill getting rusty

  4. Pass74,616 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,616 miles
    Test number
    146057893094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,651 miles (+340)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,651 miles
    Test number
    481699845299
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch inoperative (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail70,311 miles (+6,826)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,311 miles
    Test number
    503768325258
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch inoperative (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass63,485 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    870171928052
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,462 miles (+5,727)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    205374734292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Not Repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,735 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    818438191577
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail57,735 miles (+4,879)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    964961554801
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,856 miles (+2,981)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    877775012286
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake only 19%, limit 16%.

  12. Pass49,875 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    733191531623
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slight leak (1.1.16 (a) (i))

  13. Fail49,875 miles (+1,815)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    625703200951
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount slight play
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficency low may require attention

  14. Pass48,060 miles (+1,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    472203847528
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

  15. Pass46,724 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    317528123152
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS RUSTED (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,612 miles
    Test number
    941785618580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,612 miles (+1,312)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,612 miles
    Test number
    177431122853
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass44,300 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,300 miles
    Test number
    228202045470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,774 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,774 miles
    Test number
    127508344136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass40,774 miles (+4,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,774 miles
    Test number
    845418144131
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass36,245 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,245 miles
    Test number
    228682843133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,723 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    888322452125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,275 miles
    Test number
    908831151136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,274 miles (+3,236)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    605321051179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass26,038 miles (+3,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,038 miles
    Test number
    481007640198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass22,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,485 miles
    Test number
    191558749168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB55 KNP

Does LB55 KNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 KNP is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KNP?
The MOT on LB55 KNP is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 KNP done?
LB55 KNP was recorded at 78,180 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,279 miles a year.
Has LB55 KNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KNP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 KNP 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 KNP find?
LB55 KNP passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: o/s outer sill getting rusty.

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