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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB05 VRUMOT history

LB05 VRU is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
88,088 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VRU was last recorded at 88,088 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,112 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
976 miles
Average per year
4,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,088 miles
  • 2025 – 87,112 miles
  • 2023 – 85,247 miles
  • 2022 – 81,842 miles
  • 2021 – 79,003 miles
  • 2020 – 76,224 miles
  • 2019 – 73,481 miles
  • 2018 – 68,458 miles
  • 2017 – 64,192 miles
  • 2016 – 59,540 miles
  • 2015 – 54,542 miles
  • 2014 – 50,007 miles
  • 2013 – 45,586 miles
  • 2012 – 39,841 miles
  • 2011 – 33,195 miles
  • 2010 – 26,279 miles
  • 2009 – 20,473 miles
  • 2008 – 16,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    556900786442
    • 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))

  2. Fail88,088 miles (+976)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    274232224992
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  3. Pass87,112 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    759342384467
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,247 miles (+849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,247 miles
    Test number
    916035713788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass84,398 miles (+2,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    958733404375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass81,842 miles (+2,839)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    295643251146
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,003 miles (+2,779)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    751745260858
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    893737143340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch - not working/seized
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort readings on minimum required effort- advise further inspection/repair/adjustment

  9. Fail76,224 miles (+2,743)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    365896666113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch - not working/seized
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort readings on minimum required effort- advise further inspection/repair/adjustment

  10. Pass73,481 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    398923662790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail73,477 miles (+5,019)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,477 miles
    Test number
    105317059234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass68,458 miles (+4,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    878981584822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass64,192 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    903875924791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,191 miles (+4,651)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,191 miles
    Test number
    114160249891
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass59,540 miles (+4,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,540 miles
    Test number
    497472951598
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,542 miles
    Test number
    295630595460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,542 miles (+4,535)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,542 miles
    Test number
    776530195180
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass50,007 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    698687274106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,586 miles (+133)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,586 miles
    Test number
    228188493199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail45,453 miles (+5,612)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,453 miles
    Test number
    846022693169
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass39,841 miles (+6,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    605354592111
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Pass33,195 miles (+6,916)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    148176291113
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  23. Pass26,279 miles (+5,806)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    190276790179
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSRS warning lamp on

  24. Pass20,473 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    220080999139
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass16,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,245 miles
    Test number
    604683298172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 VRU

Does LB05 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VRU is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VRU?
The MOT on LB05 VRU is valid until 9 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 VRU done?
LB05 VRU was recorded at 88,088 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
Has LB05 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VRU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 VRU 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 VRU find?
LB05 VRU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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