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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB05 VSLMOT history

LB05 VSL is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
48,327 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VSL
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
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VSL was last recorded at 48,327 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 5,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,541 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,786 miles
Average per year
1,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,327 miles
  • 2024 – 42,541 miles
  • 2023 – 42,520 miles
  • 2022 – 42,149 miles
  • 2021 – 41,466 miles
  • 2020 – 40,422 miles
  • 2019 – 39,817 miles
  • 2018 – 39,324 miles
  • 2017 – 38,386 miles
  • 2016 – 37,055 miles
  • 2015 – 36,074 miles
  • 2014 – 35,156 miles
  • 2013 – 34,220 miles
  • 2012 – 32,478 miles
  • 2011 – 30,953 miles
  • 2010 – 29,323 miles
  • 2009 – 28,055 miles
  • 2008 – 26,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,327 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRepairs heavily undersealed
  • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,327 miles (+5,786)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    199674146423
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRepairs heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion

  2. Pass42,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    792820870014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail42,541 miles (+21)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,541 miles
    Test number
    357727111848
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail42,520 miles (+371)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    758038686225
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass42,149 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    429581717938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring broken on cv joint (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail42,149 miles (+683)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    853890461655
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring broken on cv joint (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,466 miles (+1,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,466 miles
    Test number
    244645392294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,422 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    159342869456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail40,419 miles (+602)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,419 miles
    Test number
    687028925555
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass39,817 miles (+493)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,817 miles
    Test number
    343664180539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass39,324 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,324 miles
    Test number
    668751242843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,386 miles (+1,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,386 miles
    Test number
    494478946771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,055 miles (+981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    347516280886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass36,074 miles (+918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    462242462299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass35,156 miles (+936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,156 miles
    Test number
    895634724280
    • 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)

  16. Fail34,220 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    159494723260
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  17. Pass34,220 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    417314523217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,478 miles
    Test number
    545676122242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,478 miles (+1,525)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,478 miles
    Test number
    946936122253
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass30,953 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    985221521254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,323 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    252254920210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,055 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,055 miles
    Test number
    834429819288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,543 miles
    Test number
    770490628289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VSL

Does LB05 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VSL expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VSL?
The MOT on LB05 VSL expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VSL done?
LB05 VSL was recorded at 48,327 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 1,323 miles a year.
Has LB05 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VSL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 VSL 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 VSL find?
LB05 VSL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased, and 6 more.

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