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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 RKFMOT history

LB05 RKF is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 25 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,618 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 RKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 RKF was last recorded at 84,618 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,489 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,129 miles
Average per year
3,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,618 miles
  • 2025 – 81,489 miles
  • 2024 – 78,360 miles
  • 2023 – 72,797 miles
  • 2022 – 68,388 miles
  • 2021 – 64,231 miles
  • 2019 – 59,740 miles
  • 2018 – 56,818 miles
  • 2017 – 53,309 miles
  • 2016 – 51,752 miles
  • 2015 – 47,880 miles
  • 2014 – 43,613 miles
  • 2013 – 40,515 miles
  • 2012 – 38,614 miles
  • 2011 – 36,140 miles
  • 2010 – 33,804 miles
  • 2009 – 31,372 miles
  • 2008 – 29,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,618 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,618 miles
    Test number
    277548336311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,618 miles (+3,129)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,618 miles
    Test number
    354030455441
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached TOP JOINT (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass81,489 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    710865902000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,360 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    910517835461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,225 miles (+5,428)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    971017614875
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,797 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    761494402483
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail72,790 miles (+4,402)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    294063881894
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass68,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    564124733656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,388 miles (+4,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    192787338231
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass64,231 miles (+4,491)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    988564855617
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass59,740 miles (+2,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    994234128200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass56,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    191265645995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,818 miles (+3,509)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    181976550035
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass53,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    259267707311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,309 miles (+1,557)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    940308815390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass51,752 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,752 miles
    Test number
    688429300031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass47,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    386310885152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,880 miles (+4,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    986530485130
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  19. Pass43,613 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,613 miles
    Test number
    887103384174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,515 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    727559073102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,614 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    499913412297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,140 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    647923901227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    342678300418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,804 miles (+2,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    253357000225
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass31,372 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,372 miles
    Test number
    960421019228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,283 miles (+2,142)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,283 miles
    Test number
    723285309221
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre outer sidewall is in a very poor condition due to kurb rubbing.

  27. Pass29,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    953848718201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 RKF

Does LB05 RKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 RKF is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 RKF?
The MOT on LB05 RKF is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 RKF done?
LB05 RKF was recorded at 84,618 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,173 miles a year.
Has LB05 RKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 RKF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 RKF 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 LB05 RKF find?
LB05 RKF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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