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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB55 KPLMOT history

LB55 KPL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
125,184 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 KPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 KPL was last recorded at 125,184 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,388 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,796 miles
Average per year
6,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,184 miles
  • 2023 – 123,388 miles
  • 2022 – 121,758 miles
  • 2021 – 121,689 miles
  • 2020 – 118,280 miles
  • 2019 – 118,278 miles
  • 2018 – 113,116 miles
  • 2017 – 106,689 miles
  • 2016 – 102,547 miles
  • 2015 – 100,694 miles
  • 2014 – 90,923 miles
  • 2013 – 81,759 miles
  • 2012 – 67,744 miles
  • 2011 – 53,617 miles
  • 2010 – 41,735 miles
  • 2009 – 32,842 miles
  • 2008 – 25,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,184 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,184 miles (+1,796)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,184 miles
    Test number
    666565860031
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass123,388 miles (+1,630)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,388 miles
    Test number
    275575277146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,758 miles (+69)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,758 miles
    Test number
    500934427019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWaterpump noisy

  4. Pass121,689 miles (+3,409)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,689 miles
    Test number
    815820074542
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,280 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,280 miles
    Test number
    521706569003
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,278 miles (+5,162)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,278 miles
    Test number
    320715852056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,116 miles (+6,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,116 miles
    Test number
    784384544140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,689 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,689 miles
    Test number
    305169810524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass102,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    360950544646
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH CONDITION; suspect. pedal actuation very stiff

  10. Fail102,546 miles (+1,852)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    289333114574
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH CONDITION; suspect. pedal actuation very stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass100,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    440166853986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail100,694 miles (+9,771)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    640982471874
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass90,923 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    667098014384
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail90,923 miles (+9,164)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    157928914336
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass81,759 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    149559533376
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront tyre worn allmost through to the canvas on its inner edge

  16. Fail81,759 miles (+14,015)4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    589959333367
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront tyre worn allmost through to the canvas on its inner edge

  17. Pass67,744 miles (+14,127)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    875352022312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,617 miles (+11,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    195883831312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,735 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,735 miles
    Test number
    673057820314
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear top shocker mount has slight play
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Fail41,728 miles (+8,886)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,728 miles
    Test number
    391814120393
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  21. Pass32,842 miles (+7,557)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,842 miles
    Test number
    911102639349
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit
    • NoteOffside front top shock absorber mount has slight play

  22. Pass25,285 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,285 miles
    Test number
    254667738349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail25,279 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,279 miles
    Test number
    842456538315
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about LB55 KPL

Does LB55 KPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 KPL expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 KPL?
The MOT on LB55 KPL expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 KPL done?
LB55 KPL was recorded at 125,184 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 6,364 miles a year.
Has LB55 KPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 KPL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LB55 KPL 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 KPL find?
LB55 KPL passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 8 more.

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