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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 XEJMOT history

LB05 XEJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,428 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XEJ
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
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XEJ was last recorded at 74,428 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,148 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,280 miles
Average per year
3,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,428 miles
  • 2025 – 71,148 miles
  • 2024 – 68,357 miles
  • 2023 – 65,710 miles
  • 2022 – 62,213 miles
  • 2021 – 58,123 miles
  • 2020 – 57,765 miles
  • 2019 – 57,048 miles
  • 2018 – 54,515 miles
  • 2017 – 51,584 miles
  • 2016 – 48,782 miles
  • 2015 – 46,167 miles
  • 2014 – 43,069 miles
  • 2013 – 39,476 miles
  • 2012 – 36,384 miles
  • 2011 – 32,897 miles
  • 2010 – 29,496 miles
  • 2009 – 23,504 miles
  • 2008 – 19,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,428 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,428 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,428 miles
    Test number
    678717233165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    963358626705
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,148 miles (+2,791)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    538889987342
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to seized brakes
    • DangerousOffside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to seized brakes
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,357 miles (+2,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    692799517474
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass65,710 miles (+3,497)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,710 miles
    Test number
    546800049677
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,213 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    831365199706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    845653989333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail58,123 miles (+358)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    230804141007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass57,765 miles (+717)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    361252875162
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  10. Pass57,048 miles (+2,533)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    917431481105
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete exhayst system in poor condition

  11. Pass54,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,515 miles
    Test number
    441749268461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,515 miles (+2,931)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,515 miles
    Test number
    259403419993
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass51,584 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,584 miles
    Test number
    240288495116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi link pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil sump pan corroded & pitted

  14. Fail51,584 miles (+2,802)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,584 miles
    Test number
    739901525580
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding caliper (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi link pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has a slight bind suspect caliper sticking.
    • AdvisoryOil sump pan corroded & pitted

  15. Pass48,782 miles (+2,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    567626693576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass46,167 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,167 miles
    Test number
    987507020608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,069 miles (+3,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    816298654254
    • 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)

  18. Pass39,476 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,476 miles
    Test number
    849611663200
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  19. Fail39,476 miles (+3,092)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,476 miles
    Test number
    355980063245
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  20. Pass36,384 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    147681662209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,897 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,897 miles
    Test number
    629366861272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,496 miles (+859)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,496 miles
    Test number
    350790280495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  23. Pass28,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    213156890483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,637 miles (+5,133)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    482016290130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass23,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,504 miles
    Test number
    421707499186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,504 miles (+4,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,504 miles
    Test number
    834827499112
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  27. Pass19,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,437 miles
    Test number
    233877298449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XEJ

Does LB05 XEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XEJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XEJ?
The MOT on LB05 XEJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XEJ done?
LB05 XEJ was recorded at 74,428 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,143 miles a year.
Has LB05 XEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XEJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XEJ 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 XEJ find?
LB05 XEJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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