
Kia Picanto
Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc
LB05 VSEMOT history
LB05 VSE is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 126,038 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,930 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 VSE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 VSE was last recorded at 126,038 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,037 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,930 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,038 miles
- 2024 – 115,102 miles
- 2023 – 107,741 miles
- 2022 – 96,568 miles
- 2020 – 80,823 miles
- 2019 – 78,672 miles
- 2018 – 75,918 miles
- 2017 – 73,212 miles
- 2016 – 68,299 miles
- 2015 – 63,372 miles
- 2014 – 61,199 miles
- 2013 – 59,062 miles
- 2012 – 52,526 miles
- 2011 – 47,245 miles
- 2010 – 40,776 miles
- 2009 – 34,698 miles
- 2008 – 28,218 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing/bumper damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,038 miles (+1)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 126,038 miles
- Test number
- 410418736642
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing/bumper damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working
Fail126,037 miles (+10,935)9 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,037 miles
- Test number
- 796788694097
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing/bumper damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working
Pass115,102 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 115,102 miles
- Test number
- 983812231067
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail115,102 miles (+7,361)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,102 miles
- Test number
- 971602034459
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass107,741 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 107,741 miles
- Test number
- 407077727216
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,741 miles (+11,173)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,741 miles
- Test number
- 817402648170
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,568 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 96,568 miles
- Test number
- 144410519461
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,568 miles (+15,745)2 dangerous5 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,568 miles
- Test number
- 708923243730
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper stuck (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% passed due to lower reading locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,823 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 453032418709
- AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,672 miles (+2,754)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 78,672 miles
- Test number
- 684593950463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres cracked/perished
Pass75,918 miles (+2,706)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 75,918 miles
- Test number
- 911062832299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,212 miles (+4,913)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 73,212 miles
- Test number
- 794679283696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,299 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 68,299 miles
- Test number
- 124179600806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,372 miles (+2,173)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 63,372 miles
- Test number
- 990822152099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,199 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,199 miles
- Test number
- 989976794239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,194 miles (+2,132)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,194 miles
- Test number
- 216229484299
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
Pass59,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 59,062 miles
- Test number
- 495682783253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,062 miles (+6,536)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,062 miles
- Test number
- 386931983402
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass52,526 miles (+5,281)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 52,526 miles
- Test number
- 517213632202
- NoteAir bag light on
Pass47,245 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 47,245 miles
- Test number
- 398925321260
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail47,245 miles (+6,469)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,245 miles
- Test number
- 877055821298
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass40,776 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 40,776 miles
- Test number
- 290129910261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,698 miles (+6,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 34,698 miles
- Test number
- 130094129216
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass28,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 28,218 miles
- Test number
- 124105038268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,218 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,218 miles
- Test number
- 752575838220
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about LB05 VSE
- Does LB05 VSE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 VSE expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 VSE?
- The MOT on LB05 VSE expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 VSE done?
- LB05 VSE was recorded at 126,038 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 5,930 miles a year.
- Has LB05 VSE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 VSE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 VSE 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 VSE find?
- LB05 VSE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 13 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear; brake pedal wearing smooth split; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes, and 10 more.
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