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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB04 VGGMOT history

LB04 VGG is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2024
Mileage
77,415 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VGG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VGG was last recorded at 77,415 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,265 miles · 14 May 2022
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
3,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,415 miles
  • 2022 – 77,265 miles
  • 2019 – 77,231 miles
  • 2018 – 74,779 miles
  • 2017 – 71,349 miles
  • 2016 – 69,534 miles
  • 2015 – 68,042 miles
  • 2014 – 66,720 miles
  • 2013 – 64,804 miles
  • 2012 – 60,010 miles
  • 2011 – 49,818 miles
  • 2010 – 40,463 miles
  • 2009 – 28,755 miles
  • 2008 – 27,856 miles
  • 2007 – 20,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,415 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,415 miles (+150)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    213928037405
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,265 miles
    Test number
    858028687563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,257 miles (+26)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    682766047363
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    524479051702
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail77,231 miles (+2,452)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    188823710152
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,779 miles (+3,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,779 miles
    Test number
    946055478675
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  7. Pass71,349 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,349 miles
    Test number
    730218717462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    418737452948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,534 miles (+1,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    788785895166
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass68,042 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    447091215227
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail68,035 miles (+1,315)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,035 miles
    Test number
    445274505224
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass66,720 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,720 miles
    Test number
    429505804294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,804 miles
    Test number
    759875903289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,804 miles (+88)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,804 miles
    Test number
    348314703205
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass64,716 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    408553633184
    • NoteClutch heavy
    • NoteDrive belt noisy on start up and when under load
    • NoteEvidence of fluid leak offside rear shock absorber
    • NoteOffside drive shaft abs ring broken although abs lamp not on at time of test
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail64,716 miles (+4,706)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    258711133481
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteClutch heavy
    • NoteDrive belt noisy on start up and when under load
    • NoteEvidence of fluid leak offside rear shock absorber
    • NoteOffside drive shaft abs ring broken although abs lamp not on at time of test
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass60,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    535346312295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,010 miles (+10,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    967826312206
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,818 miles
    Test number
    638478021236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail49,818 miles (+9,355)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,818 miles
    Test number
    917958721267
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass40,463 miles (+4,353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    563345140278
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link bottom dust cover split

  22. Pass36,110 miles (+7,355)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,110 miles
    Test number
    871274910032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f steering arm has slight movement within its mountings

  23. Pass28,755 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,755 miles
    Test number
    610179619093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,856 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    664066768236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,263 miles
    Test number
    752584037157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VGG

Does LB04 VGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VGG expired on 11 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VGG?
The MOT on LB04 VGG expired on 11 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VGG done?
LB04 VGG was recorded at 77,415 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 3,554 miles a year.
Has LB04 VGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VGG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 VGG 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 VGG find?
LB04 VGG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded both front (rear); front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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