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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB05 VSFMOT history

LB05 VSF is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 65,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,297 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VSF
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 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VSF was last recorded at 65,297 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,271 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,297 miles
  • 2024 – 61,958 miles
  • 2023 – 55,945 miles
  • 2022 – 52,962 miles
  • 2021 – 50,826 miles
  • 2020 – 49,176 miles
  • 2019 – 47,112 miles
  • 2018 – 42,996 miles
  • 2014 – 36,108 miles
  • 2013 – 26,723 miles
  • 2012 – 26,348 miles
  • 2011 – 25,120 miles
  • 2010 – 24,026 miles
  • 2009 – 22,796 miles
  • 2008 – 21,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,297 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Scratching

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,297 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    453836068939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail65,271 miles (+3,313)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    669693668773
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spare wheel well. very poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,958 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    200174580258
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Fail61,955 miles (+6,010)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,955 miles
    Test number
    739390031465
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass55,945 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    740600810158
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail55,945 miles (+2,983)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    294659879577
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass52,962 miles (+2,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,962 miles
    Test number
    776984535042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Going On To Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,826 miles (+1,650)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    854966552914
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Inner Edge & Sidewall Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Both Rear Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass49,176 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    528953522117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sections Onto Flexis Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail49,175 miles (+2,063)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,175 miles
    Test number
    552834815232
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sections Onto Flexis Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass47,112 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    633016332957
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi Joint Breaking Away
    • AdvisoryO/S Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

  12. Fail47,112 miles (+4,116)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    360029699611
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Safety Catch Stiff
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi Joint Breaking Away
    • AdvisoryO/S Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

  13. Pass42,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    436616148021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,996 miles (+6,888)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    374485348888
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass36,108 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,108 miles
    Test number
    828422514312
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

  16. Fail36,108 miles (+9,385)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,108 miles
    Test number
    935492114383
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

  17. Pass26,723 miles (+375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    295119583272
    • NoteAdvise slight perishing o/s/f tyre side wall

  18. Pass26,348 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,348 miles
    Test number
    888534292119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,120 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,120 miles
    Test number
    278712691191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,026 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,026 miles
    Test number
    563993390188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,796 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    624877889144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,871 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,871 miles
    Test number
    471389668112
    • NoteBoth front wipers smear screen

Questions about LB05 VSF

Does LB05 VSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VSF is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VSF?
The MOT on LB05 VSF is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VSF done?
LB05 VSF was recorded at 65,297 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has LB05 VSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VSF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VSF 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 VSF find?
LB05 VSF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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