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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB04 VPUMOT history

LB04 VPU is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2025
Mileage
73,655 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VPU was last recorded at 73,655 miles on 22 May 2024, 11,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,549 miles · 24 May 2023
Between the last two tests
11,106 miles
Average per year
3,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,655 miles
  • 2023 – 62,549 miles
  • 2022 – 55,012 miles
  • 2017 – 53,767 miles
  • 2016 – 53,027 miles
  • 2015 – 52,562 miles
  • 2014 – 51,498 miles
  • 2013 – 49,496 miles
  • 2012 – 39,895 miles
  • 2011 – 36,622 miles
  • 2010 – 31,687 miles
  • 2009 – 26,654 miles
  • 2008 – 22,332 miles
  • 2007 – 19,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,655 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts & front arms x 2 corrodod (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCover on sills

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,655 miles (+11,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,655 miles
    Test number
    248866628318
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts & front arms x 2 corrodod (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover on sills

  2. Pass62,549 miles (+7,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    779381984709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,012 miles (+1,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    449979314350
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 & rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake low effort

  4. Pass53,767 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    591515044129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  5. Fail53,767 miles (+740)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,767 miles
    Test number
    763668031167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  6. Pass53,027 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    188896396679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,562 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    211124836440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    758868464253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,498 miles (+2,002)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    289347764260
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass49,496 miles (+9,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    789981463287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass39,895 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,895 miles
    Test number
    219374642480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,753 miles (+3,131)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,753 miles
    Test number
    996107532145
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • NoteDamage to bodywork
    • NoteExhaust has slight blow from clamp

  13. Pass36,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    326189921142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,622 miles (+4,935)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    949149521185
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres 2.5mm sidewall damage and worn on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs showing corrosion

  15. Pass31,687 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    872594350153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r bumper has damage

  16. Fail31,687 miles (+5,033)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    773093250196
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r bumper has damage

  17. Pass26,654 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,654 miles
    Test number
    204947259147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres uneven wear
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear of vehicle

  18. Fail26,643 miles (+4,311)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,643 miles
    Test number
    502246459137
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,332 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,332 miles
    Test number
    870686658130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,144 miles
    Test number
    553748057143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VPU

Does LB04 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 VPU expired on 25 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VPU?
The MOT on LB04 VPU expired on 25 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 VPU done?
LB04 VPU was recorded at 73,655 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 3,214 miles a year.
Has LB04 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VPU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 VPU 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 VPU find?
LB04 VPU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 2 advisories: suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts & front arms x 2 corrodod; cover on sills.

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