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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB04 VPJMOT history

LB04 VPJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,570 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VPJ
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
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VPJ was last recorded at 120,570 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 5,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,636 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,934 miles
Average per year
6,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,570 miles
  • 2024 – 114,636 miles
  • 2023 – 106,333 miles
  • 2022 – 96,854 miles
  • 2021 – 89,490 miles
  • 2020 – 83,416 miles
  • 2019 – 76,500 miles
  • 2018 – 66,120 miles
  • 2017 – 54,999 miles
  • 2016 – 42,039 miles
  • 2015 – 36,177 miles
  • 2014 – 29,945 miles
  • 2013 – 24,278 miles
  • 2012 – 19,379 miles
  • 2011 – 15,864 miles
  • 2010 – 13,776 miles
  • 2009 – 11,538 miles
  • 2008 – 9,081 miles
  • 2007 – 6,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,570 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side. (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,570 miles (+5,934)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,570 miles
    Test number
    762415046913
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,636 miles (+8,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,636 miles
    Test number
    309719780642
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,333 miles (+9,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    299788055267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass96,854 miles (+7,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    603438726377
    • 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))

  5. Pass89,490 miles (+6,074)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,490 miles
    Test number
    881539702973
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seat belts slow to retract

  6. Pass83,416 miles (+6,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,416 miles
    Test number
    367067344484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass76,500 miles (+10,380)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    198030678750
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,120 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    614989982749
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp deteriorated

  9. Fail66,116 miles (+11,117)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    891224229810
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp deteriorated

  10. Pass54,999 miles (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,999 miles
    Test number
    844772829122
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail54,794 miles (+12,755)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,794 miles
    Test number
    894806755303
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass42,039 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    882633167277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear offside brake disc outer face rusty
    • AdvisoryRear offside brake pads worn

  13. Fail42,032 miles (+5,855)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    222108786084
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear offside brake disc outer face rusty
    • AdvisoryRear offside brake pads worn

  14. Pass36,177 miles (+6,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    647795145271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,945 miles (+106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,945 miles
    Test number
    696579134246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

  16. Fail29,839 miles (+5,561)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    718813734211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

  17. Pass24,278 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,278 miles
    Test number
    296201523297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,379 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,379 miles
    Test number
    879333722226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderbody areas surface corroding.

  19. Fail19,379 miles (+3,515)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,379 miles
    Test number
    185893122214
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderbody areas surface corroding.

  20. Pass15,864 miles (+30)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,864 miles
    Test number
    399753321471
    • NoteBoth rear Brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread starting to split
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside front Brake disc

  21. Fail15,834 miles (+2,058)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,834 miles
    Test number
    345774911494
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear Brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread starting to split
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside front Brake disc

  22. Pass13,776 miles (+2,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,776 miles
    Test number
    494730940125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass11,538 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,538 miles
    Test number
    572235039143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,081 miles (+2,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    9,081 miles
    Test number
    500641048123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass6,228 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,228 miles
    Test number
    883155147187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail6,178 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,178 miles
    Test number
    832462047127
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB04 VPJ

Does LB04 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VPJ is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VPJ?
The MOT on LB04 VPJ is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 VPJ done?
LB04 VPJ was recorded at 120,570 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,216 miles a year.
Has LB04 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VPJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LB04 VPJ 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 VPJ find?
LB04 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side.; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side..

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