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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB06 CEVMOT history

LB06 CEV is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
72,692 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 CEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 CEV was last recorded at 72,692 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,253 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,692 miles
  • 2024 – 65,328 miles
  • 2023 – 59,994 miles
  • 2022 – 55,185 miles
  • 2021 – 55,056 miles
  • 2020 – 51,640 miles
  • 2019 – 48,834 miles
  • 2018 – 45,929 miles
  • 2017 – 37,464 miles
  • 2016 – 27,611 miles
  • 2015 – 19,547 miles
  • 2014 – 8,660 miles
  • 2013 – 7,130 miles
  • 2012 – 6,177 miles
  • 2011 – 5,365 miles
  • 2010 – 4,413 miles
  • 2009 – 3,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,692 miles (+439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,692 miles
    Test number
    991353247984
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,253 miles (+6,925)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    681000715749
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged cracked (7.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged not plugged in (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back up sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing ring missing (7.12 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch back up sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass65,328 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    628398415507
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail65,319 miles (+5,325)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    358301502968
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass59,994 miles (+16)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    196261571813
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail59,978 miles (+4,793)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,978 miles
    Test number
    550871668660
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass55,185 miles (+129)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,185 miles
    Test number
    759662815825
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass55,056 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    798129652944
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support panel corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail55,056 miles (+3,416)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,056 miles
    Test number
    366852840628
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support panel corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass51,640 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    974370573346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,632 miles (+2,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    640160731455
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass48,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,834 miles
    Test number
    847751104526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail48,826 miles (+2,897)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    363209790018
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass45,929 miles (+8,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,929 miles
    Test number
    889376534070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger snapped exhaust still supported
  15. Pass37,464 miles (+9,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    821376405082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass27,611 miles (+8,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,611 miles
    Test number
    148116714964
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger corroded off
  17. Pass19,547 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    839457705189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,660 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    8,660 miles
    Test number
    427056014180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,130 miles (+953)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    7,130 miles
    Test number
    346479523111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Pass6,177 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    6,177 miles
    Test number
    937421832195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  21. Pass5,365 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,365 miles
    Test number
    299755721490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,413 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,413 miles
    Test number
    714976020167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,421 miles
    Test number
    573007029137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 CEV

Does LB06 CEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 CEV is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 CEV?
The MOT on LB06 CEV is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 CEV done?
LB06 CEV was recorded at 72,692 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has LB06 CEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 CEV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 CEV 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 LB06 CEV find?
LB06 CEV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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