Kia Picanto
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc
LB04 VOUMOT history
LB04 VOU is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 98,185 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 VOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 VOU was last recorded at 98,185 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,164 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 4,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,185 miles
- 2024 – 92,981 miles
- 2023 – 90,271 miles
- 2022 – 87,642 miles
- 2021 – 83,691 miles
- 2019 – 78,122 miles
- 2018 – 75,184 miles
- 2017 – 71,541 miles
- 2016 – 68,306 miles
- 2015 – 67,004 miles
- 2014 – 63,810 miles
- 2013 – 59,230 miles
- 2012 – 52,566 miles
- 2011 – 47,802 miles
- 2010 – 43,617 miles
- 2009 – 37,382 miles
- 2008 – 29,597 miles
- 2007 – 23,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,185 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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.
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,185 miles (+21)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 98,185 miles
- Test number
- 663434638984
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,164 miles (+5,183)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,164 miles
- Test number
- 228838628933
- DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass92,981 miles (+2,710)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 92,981 miles
- Test number
- 548840602328
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass90,271 miles (+2,629)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,271 miles
- Test number
- 760270653064
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,642 miles (+3,951)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 87,642 miles
- Test number
- 939024373932
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,691 miles (+5,569)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 83,691 miles
- Test number
- 723660941312
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,122 miles (+2,938)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,122 miles
- Test number
- 743241561339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
Pass75,184 miles (+3,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,184 miles
- Test number
- 121987278393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,541 miles (+3,235)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 71,541 miles
- Test number
- 427638670502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,306 miles (+1,302)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 68,306 miles
- Test number
- 935626808698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,004 miles (+3,194)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 67,004 miles
- Test number
- 378984535149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,810 miles (+4,580)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 63,810 miles
- Test number
- 868041444106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 59,230 miles
- Test number
- 335384943141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,230 miles (+6,664)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,230 miles
- Test number
- 499704443110
- Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail52,566 miles5 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,566 miles
- Test number
- 197936942145
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass52,566 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,566 miles
- Test number
- 707296342118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass47,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,802 miles
- Test number
- 545455841122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,802 miles (+4,185)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,802 miles
- Test number
- 477045441114
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,617 miles (+6,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 43,617 miles
- Test number
- 733804840106
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass37,382 miles (+7,785)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,382 miles
- Test number
- 134535939194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,597 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 29,597 miles
- Test number
- 211059418412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail29,597 miles (+6,365)2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,597 miles
- Test number
- 270529218437
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass23,232 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 23,232 miles
- Test number
- 593021347167
- NoteBrake fluid in resevoire getting low
- NoteOsr inner tread wear
Questions about LB04 VOU
- Does LB04 VOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VOU is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 VOU?
- The MOT on LB04 VOU is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 VOU done?
- LB04 VOU was recorded at 98,185 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,055 miles a year.
- Has LB04 VOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 VOU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB04 VOU 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 VOU find?
- LB04 VOU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.
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