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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB05 VSAMOT history

LB05 VSA is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2022
Mileage
91,776 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VSA
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
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 VSA was last recorded at 91,776 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 7,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,552 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,224 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,776 miles
  • 2021 – 84,552 miles
  • 2020 – 78,459 miles
  • 2019 – 70,663 miles
  • 2018 – 59,771 miles
  • 2017 – 55,948 miles
  • 2016 – 52,240 miles
  • 2015 – 47,221 miles
  • 2014 – 47,202 miles
  • 2013 – 43,002 miles
  • 2012 – 38,934 miles
  • 2011 – 35,249 miles
  • 2010 – 30,641 miles
  • 2009 – 25,970 miles
  • 2008 – 21,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,776 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,776 miles (+7,224)2 dangerous13 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,776 miles
    Test number
    201116647035
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass84,552 miles (+6,093)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,552 miles
    Test number
    631023524770
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    345680196587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,459 miles (+7,796)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,459 miles
    Test number
    727738514554
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass70,663 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    555967402023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail70,655 miles (+10,884)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,655 miles
    Test number
    178026537414
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass59,771 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    131815406915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail59,742 miles (+3,794)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    828634360545
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front disc's corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass55,948 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    384584248288
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked on inner edge

  10. Pass55,939 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    601107724550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,240 miles (+5,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    321392412746
    • AdvisoryChild seats

  12. Pass47,221 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    206597625060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,209 miles (+7)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    627816425012
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass47,202 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,202 miles
    Test number
    826828254250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,137 miles (+4,135)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    196922914247
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise front exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • NoteAdvise full brake inspection
    • NoteAdvise gear box oil leak

  16. Pass43,002 miles (+4,068)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    226101493497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres cracking but no cord or ply shown
    • NoteAdvise exhaust front flexi deteriorated
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre deteriorated

  17. Pass38,934 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,934 miles
    Test number
    618649112286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    269429832496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,610 miles (+3,361)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    837799432145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass35,249 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,249 miles
    Test number
    125929901217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    320022210400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,641 miles (+4,671)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,641 miles
    Test number
    143701810247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass25,970 miles (+4,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,970 miles
    Test number
    581699909262
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass21,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,300 miles
    Test number
    651238908288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VSA

Does LB05 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VSA expired on 3 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VSA?
The MOT on LB05 VSA expired on 3 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VSA done?
LB05 VSA was recorded at 91,776 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has LB05 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VSA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 VSA 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 VSA find?
LB05 VSA failed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit, and 15 more.

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