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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB55 YYMMOT history

LB55 YYM is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,390 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 YYM was last recorded at 89,390 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,289 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,101 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,390 miles
  • 2024 – 88,289 miles
  • 2023 – 87,607 miles
  • 2022 – 86,863 miles
  • 2021 – 85,771 miles
  • 2020 – 84,378 miles
  • 2019 – 83,836 miles
  • 2018 – 75,039 miles
  • 2016 – 63,387 miles
  • 2015 – 57,919 miles
  • 2014 – 52,432 miles
  • 2013 – 45,015 miles
  • 2012 – 36,179 miles
  • 2011 – 29,531 miles
  • 2010 – 23,892 miles
  • 2009 – 21,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,390 miles
  • 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 Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre Non-repairable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,390 miles (+1,101)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    171938062647
    • 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 Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass88,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    521649385562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail88,285 miles (+678)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    964968747501
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,607 miles
    Test number
    620349840219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,607 miles (+744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,607 miles
    Test number
    173431759394
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass86,863 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    516355511697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail86,863 miles (+1,092)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    869450914576
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,771 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,771 miles
    Test number
    969461389296
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Non-repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail85,761 miles (+1,383)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    982363938555
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Non-repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,378 miles
    Test number
    793151903662
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail84,378 miles (+542)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,378 miles
    Test number
    546117014166
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,836 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,836 miles
    Test number
    629325969621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,828 miles (+8,789)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    308748763390
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass75,039 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    471796302999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,272 miles (+6,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    599801193300
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,387 miles
    Test number
    162379832685
    • AdvisoryPLAY TO NSF TOP MOUNT

  17. Fail63,387 miles (+2,662)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,387 miles
    Test number
    684204662282
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPLAY TO NSF TOP MOUNT

  18. Pass60,725 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,725 miles
    Test number
    151795047010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,919 miles (+5,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,919 miles
    Test number
    927711735099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass52,432 miles (+7,417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    387482534091
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  21. Fail45,015 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,015 miles
    Test number
    175158233067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass45,015 miles (+8,836)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,015 miles
    Test number
    696648433049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass36,179 miles (+6,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    677555232097
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r brake sticky

  24. Pass29,531 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    928605231095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,892 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,892 miles
    Test number
    362783030051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  26. Pass21,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,041 miles
    Test number
    561873639004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 YYM

Does LB55 YYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YYM expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YYM?
The MOT on LB55 YYM expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YYM done?
LB55 YYM was recorded at 89,390 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has LB55 YYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YYM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 YYM 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 YYM find?
LB55 YYM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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