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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB04 VKAMOT history

LB04 VKA is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,517 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VKA
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
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VKA was last recorded at 91,517 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2015: 6,263 miles, lower than 59,912 miles on 6 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,537 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,980 miles
Average per year
3,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,517 miles
  • 2025 – 81,537 miles
  • 2024 – 76,948 miles
  • 2023 – 75,820 miles
  • 2022 – 74,718 miles
  • 2021 – 72,977 miles
  • 2020 – 72,197 miles
  • 2019 – 70,948 miles
  • 2018 – 69,277 miles
  • 2017 – 67,372 miles
  • 2015 – 64,897 miles
  • 2014 – 59,912 miles
  • 2013 – 56,597 miles
  • 2012 – 54,313 miles
  • 2011 – 45,573 miles
  • 2010 – 37,621 miles
  • 2009 – 28,486 miles
  • 2008 – 21,598 miles
  • 2007 – 15,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,517 miles (+9,980)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,517 miles
    Test number
    728112566118
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    561401074840
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail81,537 miles (+1,500)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    530265772133
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    874322701868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,037 miles (+3,089)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    836066489385
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,948 miles
    Test number
    211687725238
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail76,948 miles (+1,128)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,948 miles
    Test number
    995332486384
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    554513049453
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail75,820 miles (+1,102)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    774079230069
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    800938945424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail74,718 miles (+1,741)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,718 miles
    Test number
    361884377968
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass72,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    367165335474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail72,977 miles (+780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    843577220257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,197 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    188483793010
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  15. Fail72,197 miles (+1,249)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    400057706591
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  16. Pass70,948 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,948 miles
    Test number
    146982091307
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty

  17. Pass69,277 miles (+1,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    607554632479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass67,372 miles (+2,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    808451138815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,897 miles (+58,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,897 miles
    Test number
    691065876916
    • AdvisoryFront disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded

  20. Pass6,263 miles (-53,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    6,263 miles
    Test number
    895545605094
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass59,912 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,912 miles
    Test number
    428266704045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    899056513020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,597 miles (+2,284)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    495725613037
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass54,313 miles (+8,740)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    759237142185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass45,573 miles (+7,952)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    915598531129
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  26. Pass37,621 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    682422440198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail37,621 miles (+9,135)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    704082640155
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass28,486 miles (+6,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,486 miles
    Test number
    961513839188
    • NoteRear brake pads seem to be wearing thin

  29. Pass21,598 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,598 miles
    Test number
    873324358160
    • 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)

  30. Pass15,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,509 miles
    Test number
    284491157175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VKA

Does LB04 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VKA is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VKA?
The MOT on LB04 VKA is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VKA done?
LB04 VKA was recorded at 91,517 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
Has LB04 VKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VKA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 VKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 VKA find?
LB04 VKA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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