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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB04 UYJMOT history

LB04 UYJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
154,871 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 UYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 UYJ was last recorded at 154,871 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 8,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,146 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,725 miles
Average per year
6,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,871 miles
  • 2023 – 146,146 miles
  • 2022 – 142,660 miles
  • 2020 – 141,064 miles
  • 2019 – 139,458 miles
  • 2018 – 135,142 miles
  • 2017 – 123,460 miles
  • 2016 – 114,358 miles
  • 2015 – 107,948 miles
  • 2014 – 102,044 miles
  • 2012 – 95,139 miles
  • 2011 – 86,221 miles
  • 2010 – 80,536 miles
  • 2009 – 70,709 miles
  • 2008 – 62,081 miles
  • 2007 – 52,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/f + O/s/r brakes have slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded going to rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,871 miles (+8,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,871 miles
    Test number
    794465694561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass146,146 miles (+3,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,146 miles
    Test number
    245246365836
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded underbody and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,660 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,660 miles
    Test number
    322207313564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,647 miles (+1,583)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,647 miles
    Test number
    204623936881
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,064 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,064 miles
    Test number
    495901470984
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,052 miles (+1,594)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    491783192675
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    337659701094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,458 miles (+4,316)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    363515769827
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,142 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,142 miles
    Test number
    822103194640
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail135,142 miles (+11,682)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,142 miles
    Test number
    610507006146
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass123,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,460 miles
    Test number
    149117770384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished on sidewall

  12. Fail123,460 miles (+9,102)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,460 miles
    Test number
    786445407210
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished on sidewall

  13. Pass114,358 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,358 miles
    Test number
    439430439919
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f + O/s/r brakes have slight bind
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded going to rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  14. Fail114,358 miles (+6,410)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,358 miles
    Test number
    463180730808
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outside sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f + O/s/r brakes have slight bind
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded going to rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  15. Pass107,948 miles (+5,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,948 miles
    Test number
    781013658986
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass102,044 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    808951254394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,042 miles (+436)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,042 miles
    Test number
    437470954461
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  18. Pass101,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    835178824099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail101,606 miles (+6,467)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    975067524096
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass95,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    336838632345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,139 miles (+8,918)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    658178232336
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  22. Pass86,221 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    726505561322
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Fail86,213 miles (+5,677)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,213 miles
    Test number
    126534061365
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  24. Pass80,536 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    603387340330
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s wiper deteriorated

  25. Fail80,536 miles (+9,827)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    873567440314
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s wiper deteriorated

  26. Pass70,709 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    952183949309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,081 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    340150158393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,079 miles (+9,784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,079 miles
    Test number
    534386848348
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass52,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    363112067300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 UYJ

Does LB04 UYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 UYJ expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 UYJ?
The MOT on LB04 UYJ expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 UYJ done?
LB04 UYJ was recorded at 154,871 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 6,356 miles a year.
Has LB04 UYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 UYJ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 UYJ 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 UYJ find?
LB04 UYJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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