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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 XEPMOT history

LB05 XEP is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2026
Mileage
62,808 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XEP
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 expired on 30 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XEP was last recorded at 62,808 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 6,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,373 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,435 miles
Average per year
2,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,808 miles
  • 2024 – 56,373 miles
  • 2022 – 54,553 miles
  • 2021 – 51,172 miles
  • 2020 – 48,003 miles
  • 2019 – 44,155 miles
  • 2018 – 40,738 miles
  • 2017 – 37,216 miles
  • 2016 – 34,083 miles
  • 2015 – 32,424 miles
  • 2014 – 29,088 miles
  • 2013 – 24,721 miles
  • 2011 – 18,500 miles
  • 2010 – 18,084 miles
  • 2009 – 17,702 miles
  • 2008 – 16,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,808 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,808 miles (+6,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,808 miles
    Test number
    156097376693
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  2. Pass56,373 miles (+1,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    232225849098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass54,553 miles (+3,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,553 miles
    Test number
    149259632582
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass51,172 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,172 miles
    Test number
    384584134611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,003 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    282713346516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,155 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    185502860580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    364927783368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Fail40,738 miles (+3,522)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,738 miles
    Test number
    674964034245
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Has cracked wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass37,216 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,216 miles
    Test number
    374410466993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sidewall cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sidewall cracked

  10. Pass34,083 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    128271929834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  11. Pass32,424 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,424 miles
    Test number
    478659185083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,088 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    506479274082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass24,721 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,721 miles
    Test number
    378901163002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,500 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,500 miles
    Test number
    836846781106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,084 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,084 miles
    Test number
    191531100269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,702 miles
    Test number
    543898109243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,702 miles (+829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,702 miles
    Test number
    382116999109
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass16,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    100121098129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,873 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,873 miles
    Test number
    200632088119
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

Questions about LB05 XEP

Does LB05 XEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XEP expired on 30 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XEP?
The MOT on LB05 XEP expired on 30 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XEP done?
LB05 XEP was recorded at 62,808 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 2,676 miles a year.
Has LB05 XEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XEP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LB05 XEP 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 XEP find?
LB05 XEP passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated.

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