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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 XEHMOT history

LB05 XEH is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,716 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XEH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XEH was last recorded at 101,716 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,759 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,957 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,716 miles
  • 2025 – 98,759 miles
  • 2024 – 96,373 miles
  • 2023 – 93,770 miles
  • 2022 – 91,461 miles
  • 2021 – 87,511 miles
  • 2020 – 82,316 miles
  • 2019 – 77,368 miles
  • 2018 – 76,950 miles
  • 2017 – 76,247 miles
  • 2016 – 75,320 miles
  • 2015 – 74,331 miles
  • 2014 – 73,458 miles
  • 2013 – 71,861 miles
  • 2012 – 66,692 miles
  • 2011 – 62,921 miles
  • 2010 – 57,824 miles
  • 2009 – 48,096 miles
  • 2008 – 35,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,716 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront radiator lower mounting cross member corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,716 miles
    Test number
    554036627095
    • AdvisoryFront radiator lower mounting cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,711 miles (+2,952)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    489691192140
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator lower mounting cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,759 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    411742974447
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,759 miles (+2,386)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    893328907241
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,373 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    211958327484
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and worn close to cords on edges 165 60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks around outer edges of tread, close to exposing cords 165 60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail96,373 miles (+2,603)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    776588594074
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and worn close to cords on edges 165 60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks around outer edges of tread, close to exposing cords 165 60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,770 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    960841477466
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracker within tread area. 165 60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing within tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail93,767 miles (+2,306)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,767 miles
    Test number
    541935647482
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle An imbalance of 47% was detected during the roller brake test. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracker within tread area. 165 60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing within tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,461 miles (+3,950)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    332082702304
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass87,511 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,511 miles
    Test number
    477784970470
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,510 miles (+5,194)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    874713500296
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,316 miles (+21)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,316 miles
    Test number
    756255673842
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheels have wheel trims fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection to brakes

  13. Fail82,295 miles (+4,927)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,295 miles
    Test number
    535054128281
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheels have wheel trims fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection to brakes

  14. Pass77,368 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    568815489725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,950 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    998475332736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished on inner sidewall

  16. Fail76,931 miles (+684)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    980083620019
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished on inner sidewall

  17. Pass76,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,247 miles
    Test number
    478238432535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,228 miles (+908)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    684235667494
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass75,320 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,320 miles
    Test number
    946182538741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,297 miles (+966)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    796587194576
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass74,331 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    217992805230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,458 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    757518394151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,861 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,861 miles
    Test number
    719239593192
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass66,692 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    719378092110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    146413001259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,921 miles (+5,097)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    855213001201
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass57,824 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    380641110288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,096 miles
    Test number
    964248589120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail48,096 miles (+12,441)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,096 miles
    Test number
    921578889100
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass35,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    151380798109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XEH

Does LB05 XEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XEH is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XEH?
The MOT on LB05 XEH is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XEH done?
LB05 XEH was recorded at 101,716 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has LB05 XEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XEH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 XEH 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 XEH find?
LB05 XEH passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front radiator lower mounting cross member corroded; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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