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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB05 VWTMOT history

LB05 VWT is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,285 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VWT
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
18 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VWT was last recorded at 117,285 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,273 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,285 miles
  • 2024 – 115,621 miles
  • 2023 – 113,758 miles
  • 2022 – 112,143 miles
  • 2021 – 110,372 miles
  • 2020 – 108,977 miles
  • 2019 – 107,550 miles
  • 2018 – 105,862 miles
  • 2017 – 104,051 miles
  • 2016 – 100,498 miles
  • 2015 – 97,711 miles
  • 2014 – 83,850 miles
  • 2012 – 58,969 miles
  • 2011 – 53,179 miles
  • 2010 – 39,922 miles
  • 2009 – 24,416 miles
  • 2008 – 12,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,285 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,285 miles
    Test number
    587133443329
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,273 miles (+1,652)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    727556782162
    • MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,621 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    211024818119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,597 miles (+1,839)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,597 miles
    Test number
    850635053290
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,758 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    686093821957
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,143 miles (+8)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    901840678036
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail112,135 miles (+1,763)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,135 miles
    Test number
    450839803961
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass110,372 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    853287856819
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,372 miles (+1,395)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,372 miles
    Test number
    756503667384
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,977 miles (+1,427)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,977 miles
    Test number
    583659822077
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,550 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,550 miles
    Test number
    947374265261
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail107,540 miles (+1,678)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,540 miles
    Test number
    657208100272
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,862 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,862 miles
    Test number
    999292282255
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  14. Fail105,835 miles (+1,784)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    468949719977
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides rears (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass104,051 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    642180579556
    • AdvisoryDrivers door damaged
    • AdvisoryLift in front top suspension mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end dust cover poorly fitted
    • AdvisoryOil around engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn very low

  16. Fail104,051 miles (+3,553)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    614627499219
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door damaged
    • AdvisoryLift in front top suspension mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end dust cover poorly fitted
    • AdvisoryOil around engine and gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn very low

  17. Pass100,498 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    714656954555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,711 miles (+13,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,711 miles
    Test number
    349918611459
    • AdvisoryNs wishbone close to tyre

  19. Pass83,850 miles (+24,881)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    375391934442
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly perished & worn inner edge
    • NoteSuspect rear brake pads getting low

  20. Pass58,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    758845662256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,969 miles (+5,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    828775862234
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass53,179 miles (+13,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,179 miles
    Test number
    315114831407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,922 miles (+15,506)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    874263760210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,416 miles (+11,857)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    543055919296
    • NoteNear side front tyre on legal limit on edge

  25. Pass12,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,559 miles
    Test number
    512321728289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VWT

Does LB05 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VWT expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VWT?
The MOT on LB05 VWT expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VWT done?
LB05 VWT was recorded at 117,285 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 6,134 miles a year.
Has LB05 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VWT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VWT 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 VWT find?
LB05 VWT passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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