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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB55 YYSMOT history

LB55 YYS is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2024
Mileage
104,434 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 YYS
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 15 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 YYS was last recorded at 104,434 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 3,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,845 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,589 miles
Average per year
6,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,434 miles
  • 2023 – 100,845 miles
  • 2022 – 95,877 miles
  • 2021 – 92,133 miles
  • 2020 – 88,690 miles
  • 2019 – 84,200 miles
  • 2018 – 79,846 miles
  • 2016 – 69,923 miles
  • 2015 – 61,564 miles
  • 2014 – 50,848 miles
  • 2013 – 40,133 miles
  • 2012 – 32,922 miles
  • 2011 – 23,785 miles
  • 2010 – 18,493 miles
  • 2009 – 12,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,434 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside 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))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MinorNearside 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))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,434 miles (+3,589)1 dangerous5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,434 miles
    Test number
    807479676619
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass100,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    469855085732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail100,845 miles (+4,968)2 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    907552915175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper not working (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to the stop (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to limit 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,877 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    121358110361
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail95,877 miles (+3,744)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    887558906985
    • DangerousCentral Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,133 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    945850512364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust shield corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust shield corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail92,133 miles (+3,443)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    173211175488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust shield corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust shield corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    727264246431
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail88,690 miles (+4,490)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    946008943098
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    767360529984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,200 miles (+4,354)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    748578259306
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass79,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    603728984414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,846 miles (+9,923)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    897823746996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass69,923 miles (+8,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    173823723778
    • AdvisoryOffside abs ring on cv joint split not affecting brake performance and not putting light on
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  15. Pass61,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    311775920993
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  16. Fail61,564 miles (+10,716)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    300947060160
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  17. Pass50,848 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    625814344223
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

  18. Fail50,848 miles (+10,715)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    837974544250
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cords showing

  19. Pass40,133 miles (+7,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,133 miles
    Test number
    407259553284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,922 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    297547972260
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass29,755 miles (+5,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    628506942004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass23,785 miles (+5,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,785 miles
    Test number
    166108241003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  23. Pass18,493 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,493 miles
    Test number
    172162030035
    • 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)

  24. Pass12,779 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,779 miles
    Test number
    460675959069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about LB55 YYS

Does LB55 YYS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 YYS expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 YYS?
The MOT on LB55 YYS expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 YYS done?
LB55 YYS was recorded at 104,434 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 6,061 miles a year.
Has LB55 YYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 YYS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 YYS 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 YYS find?
LB55 YYS failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 13 more.

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