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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LA04 ZBGMOT history

LA04 ZBG is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LA04 ZBG silver Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
95,756 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 ZBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA04 ZBG was last recorded at 95,756 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 10,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,203 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,553 miles
Average per year
4,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,756 miles
  • 2025 – 85,203 miles
  • 2024 – 81,801 miles
  • 2022 – 74,725 miles
  • 2021 – 63,702 miles
  • 2020 – 52,802 miles
  • 2019 – 44,702 miles
  • 2018 – 37,140 miles
  • 2017 – 32,784 miles
  • 2016 – 25,733 miles
  • 2015 – 25,070 miles
  • 2014 – 24,319 miles
  • 2013 – 23,090 miles
  • 2012 – 21,738 miles
  • 2011 – 20,073 miles
  • 2010 – 18,779 miles
  • 2009 – 18,033 miles
  • 2008 – 15,503 miles
  • 2007 – 13,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,756 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorCentral Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode at the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,756 miles (+10,553)2 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    218604231805
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,203 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    888940788736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,801 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    380131059369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,725 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    596210945902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,718 miles (+11,016)1 dangerous9 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    852823077657
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Screw in the letter B not white. (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer about to break. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working.

  6. Pass63,702 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,702 miles
    Test number
    780061164555
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail63,700 miles (+10,898)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    202806392565
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety radiator (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,802 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    394832579914
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn

  9. Fail52,802 miles (+8,100)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    164223293217
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn

  10. Pass44,702 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    461315267410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,694 miles (+7,554)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    494979358783
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  12. Pass37,140 miles (+4,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    645206865028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass32,784 miles (+7,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,784 miles
    Test number
    661192541601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,733 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    254299321814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail25,724 miles (+654)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    879161112820
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass25,070 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    936505765541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,319 miles (+1,229)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,319 miles
    Test number
    137391714325
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass23,090 miles (+1,352)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,090 miles
    Test number
    155569913325
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass21,738 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,738 miles
    Test number
    917996102396
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perrishing
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  20. Fail21,736 miles (+1,663)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,736 miles
    Test number
    547094602397
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perrishing
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  21. Pass20,073 miles (+1,294)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,073 miles
    Test number
    645260201394
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

  22. Pass18,779 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,779 miles
    Test number
    920562300322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,033 miles (+2,530)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,033 miles
    Test number
    552320229396
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc corroding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePower steering reservoir damp

  24. Pass15,503 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,503 miles
    Test number
    200580918379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,502 miles (+1,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,502 miles
    Test number
    613728608331
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass13,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,921 miles
    Test number
    341380917361
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LA04 ZBG

Does LA04 ZBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA04 ZBG expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA04 ZBG?
The MOT on LA04 ZBG expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA04 ZBG done?
LA04 ZBG was recorded at 95,756 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
Has LA04 ZBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 ZBG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LA04 ZBG 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 LA04 ZBG find?
LA04 ZBG failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 11 major defects: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; central rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 10 more.

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