Kia Picanto
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc
LB05 WLJMOT history
LB05 WLJ is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 89,185 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 WLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Picanto
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,086 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB05 WLJ was last recorded at 89,185 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 6,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,738 miles · 8 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,447 miles
- Average per year
- 5,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,185 miles
- 2024 – 82,738 miles
- 2023 – 77,157 miles
- 2022 – 71,508 miles
- 2021 – 66,601 miles
- 2020 – 62,506 miles
- 2019 – 54,202 miles
- 2018 – 46,848 miles
- 2017 – 38,611 miles
- 2016 – 33,474 miles
- 2015 – 26,779 miles
- 2013 – 17,423 miles
- 2012 – 11,480 miles
- 2011 – 5,507 miles
- 2010 – 2,235 miles
- 2009 – 1,989 miles
- 2008 – 1,819 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail89,185 miles
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail89,185 miles (+6,447)10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,185 miles
- Test number
- 721448009751
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,738 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 82,738 miles
- Test number
- 154454960671
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail82,736 miles (+5,579)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,736 miles
- Test number
- 423148933016
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass77,157 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 77,157 miles
- Test number
- 977128199915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,156 miles (+5,648)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,156 miles
- Test number
- 348845636513
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (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))
- 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass71,508 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 71,508 miles
- Test number
- 892451018402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail71,508 miles (+4,907)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,508 miles
- Test number
- 529288972695
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,601 miles (+4,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 66,601 miles
- Test number
- 584945786161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,506 miles (+8,304)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 62,506 miles
- Test number
- 485878924025
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake efficency only just met
Pass54,202 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 54,202 miles
- Test number
- 995569613863
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail54,202 miles (+7,354)2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,202 miles
- Test number
- 116470013872
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass46,848 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 46,848 miles
- Test number
- 528460410437
- 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)
Fail46,848 miles (+8,237)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,848 miles
- Test number
- 990375490491
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass38,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 38,611 miles
- Test number
- 165886816322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,611 miles (+5,137)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,611 miles
- Test number
- 307563775359
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass33,474 miles (+6,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 33,474 miles
- Test number
- 503644323181
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in strut top bearing
Pass26,779 miles (+9,356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 26,779 miles
- Test number
- 358095245010
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass17,423 miles (+5,943)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 17,423 miles
- Test number
- 687317403238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,480 miles (+5,973)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 11,480 miles
- Test number
- 716236102284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,507 miles (+3,272)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 5,507 miles
- Test number
- 706432681182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,235 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 2,235 miles
- Test number
- 902359570145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,989 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 1,989 miles
- Test number
- 654150789128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 1,819 miles
- Test number
- 311042288199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 WLJ
- Does LB05 WLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 WLJ expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 WLJ?
- The MOT on LB05 WLJ expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 WLJ done?
- LB05 WLJ was recorded at 89,185 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 5,236 miles a year.
- Has LB05 WLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 WLJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 WLJ 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 WLJ find?
- LB05 WLJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 10 major defects and 6 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust; front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside front headlamp aim too high, and 13 more.
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