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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 XELMOT history

LB05 XEL is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,457 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XEL
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 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XEL was last recorded at 84,457 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2021: 63,605 miles, lower than 63,957 miles on 2 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,457 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,457 miles
  • 2025 – 78,388 miles
  • 2024 – 72,545 miles
  • 2023 – 66,724 miles
  • 2022 – 63,669 miles
  • 2021 – 63,605 miles
  • 2019 – 62,414 miles
  • 2018 – 59,157 miles
  • 2017 – 56,523 miles
  • 2016 – 54,022 miles
  • 2015 – 50,396 miles
  • 2014 – 47,872 miles
  • 2013 – 42,957 miles
  • 2012 – 37,669 miles
  • 2011 – 32,840 miles
  • 2010 – 29,170 miles
  • 2009 – 25,135 miles
  • 2008 – 19,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,457 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,457 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,457 miles
    Test number
    754358813451
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail84,457 miles (+6,069)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,457 miles
    Test number
    846717038004
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass78,388 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    832113845324
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Fail78,388 miles (+5,843)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    434000668427
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass72,545 miles (+5,821)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    426717823927
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corrded and stiff (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount knocks (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount knocks (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass66,724 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,724 miles
    Test number
    596546792498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,669 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    736932796075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,605 miles (-352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    195558037489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail63,957 miles (+1,543)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    987627032347
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass62,414 miles (+3,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,414 miles
    Test number
    881589688609
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO SIDEWALL OSF TYRE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass59,157 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    770019450643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,523 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    875422059941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,022 miles
    Test number
    435223197592
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre pressure low
  14. Fail54,018 miles (+3,622)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    810401833398
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre pressure low
  15. Pass50,396 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    508561935114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,872 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,872 miles
    Test number
    349790144166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,957 miles (+5,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    535657233148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass37,669 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    789718832122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,840 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,840 miles
    Test number
    519585461150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,170 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,170 miles
    Test number
    870836760186
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass29,170 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,170 miles
    Test number
    900276060109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,135 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,135 miles
    Test number
    863474859123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,089 miles
    Test number
    912621068142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XEL

Does LB05 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XEL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XEL?
The MOT on LB05 XEL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XEL done?
LB05 XEL was recorded at 84,457 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has LB05 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XEL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 XEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 XEL find?
LB05 XEL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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