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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,099 cc

LB05 YPNMOT history

LB05 YPN is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 70,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,385 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YPN was last recorded at 70,385 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,556 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,829 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,385 miles
  • 2024 – 68,556 miles
  • 2023 – 65,848 miles
  • 2022 – 63,410 miles
  • 2021 – 60,913 miles
  • 2020 – 56,555 miles
  • 2019 – 52,052 miles
  • 2018 – 48,051 miles
  • 2017 – 44,913 miles
  • 2016 – 40,482 miles
  • 2015 – 35,788 miles
  • 2013 – 32,356 miles
  • 2012 – 27,854 miles
  • 2011 – 23,044 miles
  • 2010 – 19,409 miles
  • 2009 – 15,589 miles
  • 2008 – 12,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,385 miles
  • MinorOffside 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Drive shaft damaged but serviceable

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,385 miles (+1,829)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,385 miles
    Test number
    116846252940
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,556 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,556 miles
    Test number
    762445903392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,848 miles (+2,438)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    734189162935
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass63,410 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    605426800706
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail63,410 miles (+2,497)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    863149308396
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass60,913 miles (+2,426)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,913 miles
    Test number
    722071696529
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
  7. Pass58,487 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,487 miles
    Test number
    250631463994
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
  8. Fail58,481 miles (+1,926)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    867550188020
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
  9. Fail56,555 miles (+14)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,555 miles
    Test number
    516570941615
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail56,541 miles (+4,489)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    675104306916
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass52,052 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,052 miles
    Test number
    499260273804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,043 miles (+3,992)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    966094238456
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass48,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    256954025743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,051 miles (+3,138)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    859638442050
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  15. Pass44,913 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,913 miles
    Test number
    552592399793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall heavily damaged (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s front seatbelt twisted and inertia reel worn
    • AdvisoryWiper smeary
  16. Fail44,839 miles (+4,357)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,839 miles
    Test number
    430483382294
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall heavily damaged (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s front seatbelt twisted and inertia reel worn
    • AdvisoryWiper smeary
  17. Pass40,482 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    837204465306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail40,410 miles (+4,622)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    756519825943
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass35,788 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,788 miles
    Test number
    558216825037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,356 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,356 miles
    Test number
    219008823287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,350 miles (+4,496)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    977656003256
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass27,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,854 miles
    Test number
    259901582171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,854 miles (+4,810)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,854 miles
    Test number
    219250382125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Fail23,044 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    239515581490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass23,044 miles (+3,635)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    749355481172
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass19,409 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,409 miles
    Test number
    681814070182
    • NoteLight cracking to outer edge of osf tyre
  27. Pass19,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,388 miles
    Test number
    101699930150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,388 miles (+3,799)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,388 miles
    Test number
    854769130191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  29. Pass15,589 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,589 miles
    Test number
    394409539109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass12,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,071 miles
    Test number
    171704358103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 YPN

Does LB05 YPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YPN is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YPN?
The MOT on LB05 YPN is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 YPN done?
LB05 YPN was recorded at 70,385 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has LB05 YPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YPN has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 YPN 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 YPN find?
LB05 YPN passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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