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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB04 VFWMOT history

LB04 VFW is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2024
Mileage
113,889 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VFW
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
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VFW was last recorded at 113,889 miles on 2 May 2023, 10,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,505 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
10,384 miles
Average per year
5,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,889 miles
  • 2022 – 103,505 miles
  • 2021 – 97,011 miles
  • 2019 – 94,800 miles
  • 2018 – 88,251 miles
  • 2017 – 85,756 miles
  • 2016 – 82,318 miles
  • 2015 – 81,519 miles
  • 2014 – 79,788 miles
  • 2013 – 75,569 miles
  • 2012 – 71,036 miles
  • 2011 – 62,608 miles
  • 2010 – 59,229 miles
  • 2009 – 55,413 miles
  • 2008 – 48,339 miles
  • 2007 – 32,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,889 miles (+10,384)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    415741085577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. Pass103,505 miles (+6,494)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,505 miles
    Test number
    925074332461
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,011 miles (+2,211)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,011 miles
    Test number
    790895255222
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass94,800 miles (+6,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,800 miles
    Test number
    980638035570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,251 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    716273166072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,216 miles (+2,460)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    734399445370
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,756 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,756 miles
    Test number
    951933059248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,318 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,318 miles
    Test number
    711924757386
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail82,313 miles (+794)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    910342715963
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass81,519 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    537927345131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,514 miles (+1,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,514 miles
    Test number
    929783845146
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass79,788 miles (+4,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    208617644455
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass75,569 miles (+4,533)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,569 miles
    Test number
    138665833162
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteNearside front inner constant velocity boot has leak

  14. Pass71,036 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    699003632101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,608 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    285077241435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,229 miles (+3,816)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,229 miles
    Test number
    422222740122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  17. Pass55,413 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,413 miles
    Test number
    954448139115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    100104748191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,339 miles (+15,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    803244648195
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass32,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    650171047186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VFW

Does LB04 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VFW expired on 20 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VFW?
The MOT on LB04 VFW expired on 20 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VFW done?
LB04 VFW was recorded at 113,889 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 5,073 miles a year.
Has LB04 VFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VFW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 VFW 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 VFW find?
LB04 VFW passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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