Kia logo

Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB05 VSZMOT history

LB05 VSZ is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
120,455 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,135 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB05 VSZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VSZ
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 expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 VSZ was last recorded at 120,455 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,309 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,146 miles
Average per year
5,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,455 miles
  • 2025 – 117,309 miles
  • 2024 – 114,333 miles
  • 2023 – 111,504 miles
  • 2022 – 109,371 miles
  • 2021 – 105,558 miles
  • 2020 – 102,971 miles
  • 2019 – 98,969 miles
  • 2018 – 94,304 miles
  • 2017 – 86,854 miles
  • 2016 – 80,826 miles
  • 2015 – 77,956 miles
  • 2014 – 70,696 miles
  • 2013 – 62,901 miles
  • 2012 – 56,737 miles
  • 2011 – 50,789 miles
  • 2010 – 41,678 miles
  • 2009 – 35,184 miles
  • 2008 – 27,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,455 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,455 miles (+3,146)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,455 miles
    Test number
    847361971570
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,309 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,309 miles
    Test number
    483988494511
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail117,305 miles (+2,972)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    268155316962
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,333 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,333 miles
    Test number
    521335108284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate part missing / corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface deteriorating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail114,285 miles (+2,781)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,285 miles
    Test number
    450911367291
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side calliper type. (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate part missing / corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface deteriorating. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass111,504 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,504 miles
    Test number
    695596544955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,448 miles (+2,077)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,448 miles
    Test number
    120430602406
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing .... (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low ....

  8. Pass109,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,371 miles
    Test number
    704609238193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,371 miles (+3,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,371 miles
    Test number
    301404774099
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,558 miles (+2,587)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,558 miles
    Test number
    290923545180
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    107113712089
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail102,971 miles (+4,002)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    811226599580
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass98,969 miles (+4,665)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    832787401482
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass94,304 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    580667259707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,049 miles (+7,195)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,049 miles
    Test number
    536803296495
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass86,854 miles (+6,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    724730144020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass80,826 miles (+2,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    855764836497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail77,956 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    135726565123
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass77,956 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    175176465176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,696 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    345505274159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,901 miles (+6,164)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    908870373155
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn inner edge

  22. Pass56,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    446702372124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,737 miles (+5,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    569290172100
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass50,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    279185561169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,789 miles (+9,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    616175761170
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass41,678 miles (+6,494)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    663720080109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteHand brake poor n/s rear

  27. Pass35,184 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,184 miles
    Test number
    632740689193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,711 miles
    Test number
    682482988120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VSZ

Does LB05 VSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VSZ expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VSZ?
The MOT on LB05 VSZ expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VSZ done?
LB05 VSZ was recorded at 120,455 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,135 miles a year.
Has LB05 VSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VSZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 VSZ 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 VSZ find?
LB05 VSZ failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB05V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.