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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB06 DSXMOT history

LB06 DSX is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,025 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 DSX
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
18 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 DSX was last recorded at 85,025 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,022 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,025 miles
  • 2025 – 84,194 miles
  • 2024 – 83,362 miles
  • 2023 – 82,420 miles
  • 2022 – 81,504 miles
  • 2021 – 80,659 miles
  • 2020 – 79,828 miles
  • 2019 – 78,929 miles
  • 2018 – 77,871 miles
  • 2017 – 74,216 miles
  • 2016 – 70,179 miles
  • 2015 – 65,445 miles
  • 2014 – 60,757 miles
  • 2013 – 55,707 miles
  • 2012 – 46,905 miles
  • 2011 – 37,519 miles
  • 2010 – 26,238 miles
  • 2009 – 15,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,025 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 165-60-14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel has slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in both front top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,025 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    353319588362
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,022 miles (+828)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,022 miles
    Test number
    610147823479
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,194 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,194 miles
    Test number
    208573461633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,190 miles (+828)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    696287487090
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,362 miles (+942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,362 miles
    Test number
    665262720370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both,165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass82,420 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    647285616164
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail82,416 miles (+912)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,416 miles
    Test number
    590253203788
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    141958918143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,504 miles (+845)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    448238204852
    • 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))

  10. Pass80,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,659 miles
    Test number
    128256671431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,658 miles (+830)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    527053666475
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,828 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,828 miles
    Test number
    758240063346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,929 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,929 miles
    Test number
    393569205941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,871 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,871 miles
    Test number
    669422518092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top mounts

  15. Fail77,869 miles (+3,653)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    641727057346
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Secondary catch not engaging (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both front lights (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top mounts

  16. Pass74,216 miles (+4,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    382221091152
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly binding

  17. Pass70,179 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    326364064743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,445 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    926021645108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,757 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    185549734130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBumper on nearside damaged
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteOffside drop link dust cover perished

  20. Fail60,757 miles (+5,050)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    246639634120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBumper on nearside damaged
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteOffside drop link dust cover perished

  21. Pass55,707 miles (+120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    316459323154
    • NoteOil leaks

  22. Fail55,587 miles (+8,682)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,587 miles
    Test number
    779453123179
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteOil level low

  23. Pass46,905 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,905 miles
    Test number
    496869622127
    • Note165/60 x 14

  24. Fail46,905 miles (+9,386)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,905 miles
    Test number
    696439022119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Note165/60 x 14

  25. Pass37,519 miles (+11,281)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,519 miles
    Test number
    225614941149
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass26,238 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    172445120192
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to get low.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to get low.

  27. Fail26,227 miles (+10,688)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,227 miles
    Test number
    611304620135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to get low.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to get low.

  28. Pass15,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,539 miles
    Test number
    312089839142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB06 DSX

Does LB06 DSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 DSX is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB06 DSX?
The MOT on LB06 DSX is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB06 DSX done?
LB06 DSX was recorded at 85,025 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
Has LB06 DSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 DSX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB06 DSX 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 DSX find?
LB06 DSX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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