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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,100 cc

LB04 GGUMOT history

LB04 GGU is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
122,730 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 GGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,100 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 GGU was last recorded at 122,730 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 7,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,554 miles · 12 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,176 miles
Average per year
6,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,730 miles
  • 2022 – 115,554 miles
  • 2021 – 107,192 miles
  • 2020 – 97,857 miles
  • 2019 – 89,159 miles
  • 2018 – 84,075 miles
  • 2017 – 80,091 miles
  • 2016 – 75,893 miles
  • 2015 – 70,051 miles
  • 2014 – 66,803 miles
  • 2013 – 63,451 miles
  • 2012 – 58,991 miles
  • 2011 – 55,150 miles
  • 2010 – 50,903 miles
  • 2009 – 37,947 miles
  • 2008 – 28,325 miles
  • 2007 – 15,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,730 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant empty
  • AdvisoryOil light on at time of test

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded both near side and off side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both near side and off side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,730 miles (+7,176)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,730 miles
    Test number
    658990407923
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant empty
    • AdvisoryOil light on at time of test

  2. Pass115,554 miles (+8,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,554 miles
    Test number
    315165105335
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,192 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,192 miles
    Test number
    462629454792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail107,136 miles (+9,279)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    543243863631
    • DangerousNearside Hand brake cable broke on Brake test
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Poss filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,857 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,857 miles
    Test number
    575358736870
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail97,781 miles (+8,622)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    396287402472
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,159 miles (+5,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    953923692930
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top shock absorber mounts

  8. Pass84,075 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,075 miles
    Test number
    685011726505
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail84,068 miles (+3,977)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,068 miles
    Test number
    853763947893
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,091 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,091 miles
    Test number
    972316316178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  11. Pass75,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    483292260703
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail75,893 miles (+5,842)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    344636635606
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,051 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,051 miles
    Test number
    845614204761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    701982717866
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail69,021 miles (+2,218)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    458425788241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass66,803 miles (+3,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    217412794489
    • NoteO/s sidelight dim

  17. Pass63,451 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    915014603278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,991 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    517988272188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,150 miles (+4,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    128522571140
    • NoteO/s n/s/f lower swivel covers split

  20. Pass50,903 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    554089160170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,776 miles
    Test number
    482197690020
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  22. Fail48,776 miles (+10,829)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,776 miles
    Test number
    351257290017
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  23. Pass37,947 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    882016099065
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

  24. Fail37,947 miles (+9,622)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    794976599085
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

  25. Pass28,325 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,325 miles
    Test number
    572054018105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight increase/ decrease rear brakes

  26. Fail28,325 miles (+12,863)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,325 miles
    Test number
    872554718139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight increase/ decrease rear brakes
    • NoteWet day

  27. Pass15,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,462 miles
    Test number
    723223197086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,462 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,462 miles
    Test number
    652688687048
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)

Questions about LB04 GGU

Does LB04 GGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 GGU expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 GGU?
The MOT on LB04 GGU expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 GGU done?
LB04 GGU was recorded at 122,730 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 6,428 miles a year.
Has LB04 GGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 GGU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 GGU 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 LB04 GGU find?
LB04 GGU failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; oil leaking excessively from engine, and 7 more.

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