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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB06 CSYMOT history

LB06 CSY is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,780 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 CSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 CSY was last recorded at 57,780 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,779 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,780 miles
  • 2025 – 49,940 miles
  • 2024 – 49,936 miles
  • 2023 – 46,701 miles
  • 2022 – 44,331 miles
  • 2021 – 42,277 miles
  • 2020 – 40,451 miles
  • 2019 – 36,992 miles
  • 2018 – 32,997 miles
  • 2017 – 30,897 miles
  • 2016 – 28,368 miles
  • 2015 – 24,983 miles
  • 2014 – 23,130 miles
  • 2013 – 20,970 miles
  • 2012 – 18,161 miles
  • 2011 – 15,237 miles
  • 2010 – 12,440 miles
  • 2009 – 9,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,780 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake efficiency reading slightly low

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, 2022–2026

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,780 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    146995631213
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake efficiency reading slightly low

  2. Fail57,779 miles (+7,839)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,779 miles
    Test number
    654340535544
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass49,940 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,940 miles
    Test number
    472815849585
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail49,939 miles (+3)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,939 miles
    Test number
    233458978430
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail49,936 miles (+3,235)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,936 miles
    Test number
    850758391323
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall/tread split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall/tread slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flex under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass46,701 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    521168293799
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency on 16% minimum level.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail46,699 miles (+2,368)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    326858323394
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,331 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,331 miles
    Test number
    534707902498
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Fail44,328 miles (+2,051)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,328 miles
    Test number
    580397962535
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  10. Pass42,277 miles (+1,826)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,277 miles
    Test number
    824746931848
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort getting low

  11. Pass40,451 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    40,451 miles
    Test number
    663478939092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,992 miles (+3,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,992 miles
    Test number
    393248620599
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass32,997 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    140473304123
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear cleaned up and greased over (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail32,995 miles (+2,098)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,995 miles
    Test number
    482901973766
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass30,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,897 miles
    Test number
    345347420077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail30,897 miles (+2,529)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,897 miles
    Test number
    997362427139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass28,368 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,368 miles
    Test number
    308183033627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass24,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,983 miles
    Test number
    728787945197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,983 miles (+1,853)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,983 miles
    Test number
    819136545125
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall perished

  20. Pass23,130 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    478705854145
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls perrished and cracked
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  21. Fail23,127 miles (+2,157)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,127 miles
    Test number
    957815154128
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls perrished and cracked
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn

  22. Pass20,970 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    229797353470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,965 miles (+2,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    679885553152
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

  24. Pass18,161 miles (+2,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,161 miles
    Test number
    209393262448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass15,237 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,237 miles
    Test number
    247535351407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,440 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,440 miles
    Test number
    741995640137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,614 miles
    Test number
    884693659196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 CSY

Does LB06 CSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 CSY is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 CSY?
The MOT on LB06 CSY is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 CSY done?
LB06 CSY was recorded at 57,780 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,901 miles a year.
Has LB06 CSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 CSY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 CSY 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 CSY find?
LB06 CSY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated; offside handbrake efficiency reading slightly low.

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