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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,086 cc

LB06 EBMMOT history

LB06 EBM is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,445 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB06 EBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB06 EBM was last recorded at 106,445 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,959 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,486 miles
Average per year
5,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,445 miles
  • 2024 – 102,959 miles
  • 2023 – 96,798 miles
  • 2022 – 91,943 miles
  • 2021 – 88,043 miles
  • 2020 – 86,398 miles
  • 2019 – 82,093 miles
  • 2018 – 77,255 miles
  • 2017 – 76,180 miles
  • 2016 – 75,158 miles
  • 2015 – 69,937 miles
  • 2014 – 63,725 miles
  • 2013 – 54,007 miles
  • 2011 – 35,221 miles
  • 2010 – 27,547 miles
  • 2009 – 21,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,445 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,445 miles (+3,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    235508982295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass102,959 miles (+29)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,959 miles
    Test number
    641087441674
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,930 miles (+6,132)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,930 miles
    Test number
    118488017620
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,798 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,798 miles
    Test number
    758078876338
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,798 miles (+4,855)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,798 miles
    Test number
    828880671752
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,943 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    591983594731
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,943 miles (+3,900)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    215883977699
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    985236974401
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  9. Fail88,043 miles (+1,645)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    511563277726
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,398 miles (+4,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    473593900619
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,093 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    615889052217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    629930460847
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate corroded and split

  13. Fail77,255 miles (+1,075)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    151853599523
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate corroded and split

  14. Pass76,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    997158716012
    • AdvisoryStone chips to front windscreen

  15. Fail76,179 miles (+1,021)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    405106090434
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box Join Split (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side Light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side Light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryStone chips to front windscreen

  16. Pass75,158 miles (+5,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,158 miles
    Test number
    172112574556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass69,937 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    235451945031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail69,901 miles (+6,176)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,901 miles
    Test number
    819350245076
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass63,725 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    108519104472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,007 miles (+18,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    338533943087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,221 miles (+7,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,221 miles
    Test number
    787902951208
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,547 miles (+5,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    322216080242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass21,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,590 miles
    Test number
    604965749251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,589 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    752535649260
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB06 EBM

Does LB06 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 EBM is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB06 EBM?
The MOT on LB06 EBM is valid until 9 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 EBM done?
LB06 EBM was recorded at 106,445 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,242 miles a year.
Has LB06 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB06 EBM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB06 EBM 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 EBM find?
LB06 EBM passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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