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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 VUGMOT history

LB05 VUG is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
70,950 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VUG
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
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 VUG was last recorded at 70,950 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 9,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,435 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,515 miles
Average per year
2,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,950 miles
  • 2024 – 61,435 miles
  • 2023 – 57,685 miles
  • 2022 – 50,305 miles
  • 2021 – 48,651 miles
  • 2020 – 48,550 miles
  • 2019 – 48,257 miles
  • 2018 – 47,711 miles
  • 2017 – 47,169 miles
  • 2016 – 46,429 miles
  • 2015 – 45,607 miles
  • 2014 – 44,106 miles
  • 2013 – 43,840 miles
  • 2012 – 43,017 miles
  • 2011 – 42,041 miles
  • 2010 – 40,962 miles
  • 2009 – 40,232 miles
  • 2008 – 24,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,950 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL...THE REST OF THE SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL...THE REST OF THE SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
  • AdvisoryBODY WORK DAMAGE
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
  • AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,950 miles (+9,515)1 dangerous15 major33 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    103750183141
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL...THE REST OF THE SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL...THE REST OF THE SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
    • AdvisoryBODY WORK DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

  2. Pass61,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    698446811968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail61,435 miles (+3,750)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    374886117883
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass57,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    267049941291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,685 miles (+7,380)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    951466742642
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass50,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,305 miles
    Test number
    481083735502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,305 miles (+1,654)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,305 miles
    Test number
    925442009397
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass48,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    658450893765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail48,651 miles (+101)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,651 miles
    Test number
    461981084654
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass48,550 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,550 miles
    Test number
    526251307203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass48,257 miles (+546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    664712330837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass47,711 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    963462930406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    725374568771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,169 miles (+740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    741117389159
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass46,429 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    717876441298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    150291624194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,603 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    461439225002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,106 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    378355224267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  19. Pass43,840 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    415474523210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    887630232265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,017 miles (+976)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    337640432424
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass42,041 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    989371731244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,962 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,962 miles
    Test number
    493611130291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,232 miles (+15,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    993620189292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,978 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,978 miles
    Test number
    260984198157
    • NoteAdvise oil level above max

  26. Fail24,978 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,978 miles
    Test number
    942974598186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise oil level above max
    • NoteAdvise tracking check iregular wear

Questions about LB05 VUG

Does LB05 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VUG expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VUG?
The MOT on LB05 VUG expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VUG done?
LB05 VUG was recorded at 70,950 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 2,676 miles a year.
Has LB05 VUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VUG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VUG 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 VUG find?
LB05 VUG failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects and 33 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; front battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier, and 46 more.

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