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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,086 cc

LB05 XGVMOT history

LB05 XGV is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2025
Mileage
115,268 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XGV
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
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 XGV was last recorded at 115,268 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 2,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,974 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,294 miles
Average per year
5,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,268 miles
  • 2024 – 112,974 miles
  • 2023 – 110,423 miles
  • 2022 – 106,959 miles
  • 2020 – 103,417 miles
  • 2019 – 100,497 miles
  • 2018 – 96,915 miles
  • 2017 – 92,329 miles
  • 2016 – 84,163 miles
  • 2015 – 79,758 miles
  • 2014 – 74,721 miles
  • 2013 – 68,205 miles
  • 2012 – 58,738 miles
  • 2011 – 48,427 miles
  • 2010 – 39,960 miles
  • 2009 – 24,532 miles
  • 2008 – 20,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,268 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end/arch

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,268 miles (+2,294)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,268 miles
    Test number
    350068519595
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,974 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,974 miles
    Test number
    931894700155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,967 miles (+2,544)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,967 miles
    Test number
    442841523164
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sills + inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sills + inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,423 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    747240350732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,414 miles (+3,455)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,414 miles
    Test number
    953193559425
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    686958345835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail106,959 miles (+3,542)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    102817618264
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL CORODED IN FRONT/ CETRAL AND REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass103,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    272686750968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,417 miles (+2,920)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    267094401731
    • MajorNearside 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 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))

  10. Pass100,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    731031782040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,497 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    583869482799
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,497 miles (+3,582)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    681565532911
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass96,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,915 miles
    Test number
    671832981074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail96,915 miles (+4,586)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,915 miles
    Test number
    645259204818
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass92,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    688406840042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail92,329 miles (+8,166)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    534407335125
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,163 miles (+4,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,163 miles
    Test number
    978786218385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    585035625474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,758 miles (+5,037)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    403178107487
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass74,721 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,721 miles
    Test number
    405937144267
    • NoteN/S/F top strutt mount has slight movement

  21. Fail74,713 miles (+6,508)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    325296844263
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F top strutt mount has slight movement

  22. Pass68,205 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    446742743207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,199 miles (+9,461)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    445311543259
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass58,738 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    919759012265
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail58,726 miles (+10,299)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    585700512252
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass48,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    645059271148
    • NoteFront suspension drops in MOT jacking position

  27. Fail48,427 miles (+8,467)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    178569371111
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront suspension drops in MOT jacking position
    • NoteNoisey brakes due to vehicle standing

  28. Pass39,960 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,960 miles
    Test number
    112198190150
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  29. Fail39,960 miles (+15,428)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,960 miles
    Test number
    782477990111
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  30. Pass24,532 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,532 miles
    Test number
    283141989162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,504 miles
    Test number
    154159898176
    • NoteSurface rust on rear brake discs

Questions about LB05 XGV

Does LB05 XGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XGV expired on 8 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XGV?
The MOT on LB05 XGV expired on 8 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XGV done?
LB05 XGV was recorded at 115,268 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 5,749 miles a year.
Has LB05 XGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XGV has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XGV 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 XGV find?
LB05 XGV failed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 9 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front and rear; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by sub frame mount, and 7 more.

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