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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 WECMOT history

LB05 WEC is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 56,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
56,066 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 WEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 WEC was last recorded at 56,066 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,544 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
522 miles
Average per year
2,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,066 miles
  • 2024 – 55,544 miles
  • 2023 – 54,797 miles
  • 2022 – 54,047 miles
  • 2021 – 52,669 miles
  • 2020 – 51,285 miles
  • 2019 – 49,438 miles
  • 2018 – 45,584 miles
  • 2017 – 42,676 miles
  • 2016 – 38,856 miles
  • 2015 – 34,932 miles
  • 2014 – 30,531 miles
  • 2013 – 26,925 miles
  • 2012 – 25,028 miles
  • 2011 – 23,854 miles
  • 2010 – 21,721 miles
  • 2009 – 19,406 miles
  • 2008 – 17,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,066 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section mesh loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,066 miles (+522)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    184161790218
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,544 miles (+747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    234195582221
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,797 miles (+750)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    347638527959
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,047 miles (+1,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    343059587770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,669 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,669 miles
    Test number
    690553014087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,285 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    430137652553
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section mesh loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail51,284 miles (+1,846)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    326194761841
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section mesh loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,438 miles (+3,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    228462804330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass45,584 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    858923813104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,676 miles (+3,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    391316862805
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass38,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    896301110908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,854 miles (+3,922)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,854 miles
    Test number
    639411567271
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass34,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,932 miles
    Test number
    287932385481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,932 miles (+4,401)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,932 miles
    Test number
    679042185154
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass30,531 miles (+3,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,531 miles
    Test number
    227363054134
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  16. Pass26,925 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,925 miles
    Test number
    635262393153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,028 miles (+1,174)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,028 miles
    Test number
    247366182137
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on the unner edges
    • NoteClutch Heavy

  18. Pass23,854 miles (+2,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    516584891166
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on the inner edges

  19. Pass21,721 miles (+2,315)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,721 miles
    Test number
    740137690113
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  20. Pass19,406 miles (+2,235)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,406 miles
    Test number
    283040999109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

  21. Pass17,171 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,171 miles
    Test number
    403468798180
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteWheel trims fitted to vehicle

Questions about LB05 WEC

Does LB05 WEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 WEC is valid until 13 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 WEC?
The MOT on LB05 WEC is valid until 13 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 WEC done?
LB05 WEC was recorded at 56,066 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 2,256 miles a year.
Has LB05 WEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 WEC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 WEC 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 WEC find?
LB05 WEC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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