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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB04 VGAMOT history

LB04 VGA is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
82,500 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VGA
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 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 VGA was last recorded at 82,500 miles on 14 May 2026, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,924 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
3,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,500 miles
  • 2025 – 81,924 miles
  • 2024 – 80,661 miles
  • 2023 – 78,861 miles
  • 2022 – 77,266 miles
  • 2021 – 75,346 miles
  • 2020 – 73,585 miles
  • 2019 – 69,845 miles
  • 2018 – 65,647 miles
  • 2017 – 62,044 miles
  • 2016 – 58,834 miles
  • 2015 – 55,973 miles
  • 2014 – 53,604 miles
  • 2013 – 50,271 miles
  • 2012 – 44,952 miles
  • 2011 – 39,339 miles
  • 2010 – 33,063 miles
  • 2009 – 29,679 miles
  • 2008 – 24,769 miles
  • 2007 – 18,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,500 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • 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 outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both light corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,500 miles (+576)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    249156342617
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass81,924 miles (+1,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    518848803843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,661 miles (+1,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    684505452258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass78,861 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    913289271019
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s ad o/s rear tyres signs of light cracking.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

  5. Pass77,266 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    236848387289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,346 miles (+1,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,346 miles
    Test number
    185388420023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass73,585 miles (+3,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    214817911309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass69,845 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    69,845 miles
    Test number
    659884106395
    • AdvisoryMetal sections of rear brake flexi pipes signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisorySlight drag on both rear wheels (advise rear brake strip down)
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  9. Pass65,647 miles (+3,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    646445115428
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs signs of rust/corrosion.
    • AdvisorySlight leak o/s/f inner cv boot.
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  10. Pass62,044 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,044 miles
    Test number
    316548190430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,834 miles (+2,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,834 miles
    Test number
    561716395630
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.

  12. Pass55,973 miles (+2,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    369523335162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass53,604 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    649152544118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    415309523165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail50,271 miles (+5,319)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    425358123135
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,952 miles (+5,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    897020732190
    • NoteChip in screen

  17. Pass39,339 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,339 miles
    Test number
    459530131184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,063 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,063 miles
    Test number
    222268410427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass29,679 miles (+4,910)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    770506529124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on eged

  20. Pass24,769 miles (+6,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,769 miles
    Test number
    270600728194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass18,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,114 miles
    Test number
    703985247175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LB04 VGA

Does LB04 VGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VGA expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VGA?
The MOT on LB04 VGA expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VGA done?
LB04 VGA was recorded at 82,500 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,394 miles a year.
Has LB04 VGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VGA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 VGA 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 VGA find?
LB04 VGA failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 5 major defects, 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section.; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 7 more.

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