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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB06 DSEMOT history

LB06 DSE is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 16 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,940 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 DSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 DSE was last recorded at 51,940 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 4,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,843 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,097 miles
Average per year
2,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,940 miles
  • 2024 – 47,843 miles
  • 2023 – 47,580 miles
  • 2022 – 47,283 miles
  • 2021 – 46,799 miles
  • 2020 – 46,352 miles
  • 2019 – 45,317 miles
  • 2018 – 43,759 miles
  • 2017 – 40,867 miles
  • 2016 – 38,907 miles
  • 2015 – 36,153 miles
  • 2014 – 34,099 miles
  • 2013 – 31,668 miles
  • 2012 – 28,721 miles
  • 2011 – 25,083 miles
  • 2010 – 21,352 miles
  • 2009 – 16,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,940 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    806342284744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail51,940 miles (+4,097)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    737211153730
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,843 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    573301092871
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake 16 %

  4. Fail47,838 miles (+258)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,838 miles
    Test number
    183439474900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perrished

  5. Pass47,580 miles (+297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    344920501158
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only 17% legal minimum 16%> brakes may require repair or adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components & sub frame corroded

  6. Pass47,283 miles (+484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,283 miles
    Test number
    615147829043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded & front suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryN-s rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corrpoded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded & coils springs corroded

  7. Pass46,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,799 miles
    Test number
    403302600097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail46,799 miles (+447)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,799 miles
    Test number
    394523380856
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass46,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    825991369262
    • AdvisoryN-s rear brake binding slighty
    • AdvisorySlight play in n-s of steering

  10. Fail46,352 miles (+1,035)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    295472632567
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN-s rear brake binding slighty
    • AdvisorySlight play in n-s of steering

  11. Pass45,317 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    301181327633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,286 miles (+1,527)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,286 miles
    Test number
    550712985181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass43,759 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,759 miles
    Test number
    769340651645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass40,867 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,867 miles
    Test number
    601024140886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,907 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,907 miles
    Test number
    469127519006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,153 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    599277245114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,099 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    595109934119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,668 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,668 miles
    Test number
    447314343140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,666 miles (+2,945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    268831243131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,721 miles (+3,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,721 miles
    Test number
    379004942167
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,083 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,083 miles
    Test number
    205444521429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,352 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,352 miles
    Test number
    252348230128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,451 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,451 miles
    Test number
    184779839121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,447 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,447 miles
    Test number
    553335239165
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB06 DSE

Does LB06 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 DSE is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 DSE?
The MOT on LB06 DSE is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 DSE done?
LB06 DSE was recorded at 51,940 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,156 miles a year.
Has LB06 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 DSE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB06 DSE 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 DSE find?
LB06 DSE passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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