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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB04 VKGMOT history

LB04 VKG is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
140,092 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VKG
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 expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VKG was last recorded at 140,092 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 4,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,732 miles · 22 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,360 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,092 miles
  • 2022 – 135,732 miles
  • 2021 – 131,318 miles
  • 2020 – 127,474 miles
  • 2019 – 125,989 miles
  • 2018 – 122,405 miles
  • 2017 – 115,927 miles
  • 2016 – 106,039 miles
  • 2015 – 97,372 miles
  • 2014 – 87,039 miles
  • 2013 – 76,606 miles
  • 2012 – 65,765 miles
  • 2011 – 55,219 miles
  • 2010 – 45,130 miles
  • 2009 – 34,178 miles
  • 2008 – 23,853 miles
  • 2007 – 15,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear wiper poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,092 miles (+4,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,092 miles
    Test number
    455232484744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass135,732 miles (+4,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,732 miles
    Test number
    950785797391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper poor condition

  3. Pass131,318 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,318 miles
    Test number
    316612819355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper poor condition

  4. Fail131,310 miles (+3,836)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,310 miles
    Test number
    573749211182
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper poor condition

  5. Pass127,474 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    592901378316
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear faded (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail127,474 miles (+1,485)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,474 miles
    Test number
    348425939720
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear faded (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass125,989 miles (+3,584)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,989 miles
    Test number
    993992131941
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight play in drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass122,405 miles (+6,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,405 miles
    Test number
    190571599190
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass115,927 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,927 miles
    Test number
    975341427147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,905 miles (+9,866)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    797234395926
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass106,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    201624554940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,039 miles (+8,667)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    124597778163
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass97,372 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,372 miles
    Test number
    228095825285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,243 miles (+10,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    588039915271
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass87,039 miles (+10,433)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,039 miles
    Test number
    998460874157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,606 miles (+185)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,606 miles
    Test number
    826214163120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail76,421 miles (+10,656)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    275359953174
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass65,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    227078352428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,765 miles (+10,546)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    225448452121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass55,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,219 miles
    Test number
    379873151172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail55,219 miles (+10,089)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,219 miles
    Test number
    288103051125
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,130 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,130 miles
    Test number
    390024250162
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes starting to bind both n/s and o/s

  23. Fail45,130 miles (+10,952)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,130 miles
    Test number
    602323050177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes starting to bind both n/s and o/s

  24. Pass34,178 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    441352449189
    • DangerousNote bonnet safty catch sized open have lubricated please keep eye on poss bonnet could open
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  25. Fail34,178 miles (+10,325)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    281532649480
    • DangerousNote bonnet safty catch sized open have lubricated please keep eye on poss bonnet could open
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

  26. Pass23,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,853 miles
    Test number
    250158948196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,853 miles (+8,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,853 miles
    Test number
    720198948107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass15,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    162119347174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail15,621 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    301899947116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes are perishing

Questions about LB04 VKG

Does LB04 VKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VKG expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VKG?
The MOT on LB04 VKG expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VKG done?
LB04 VKG was recorded at 140,092 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has LB04 VKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VKG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 VKG 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 VKG find?
LB04 VKG passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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