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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,086 cc

LB08 XBRMOT history

LB08 XBR is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,948 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XBR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XBR was last recorded at 74,948 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,761 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,187 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,948 miles
  • 2024 – 73,761 miles
  • 2023 – 71,843 miles
  • 2022 – 69,250 miles
  • 2021 – 65,686 miles
  • 2020 – 62,488 miles
  • 2019 – 59,284 miles
  • 2018 – 56,030 miles
  • 2017 – 53,361 miles
  • 2016 – 50,781 miles
  • 2015 – 47,464 miles
  • 2014 – 42,959 miles
  • 2013 – 39,569 miles
  • 2012 – 35,182 miles
  • 2011 – 27,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Sump pour us

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,948 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,948 miles
    Test number
    531560988450
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail74,948 miles (+1,187)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,948 miles
    Test number
    175752452299
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,761 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,761 miles
    Test number
    828971617328
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail73,755 miles (+1,912)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    969510509132
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum.

  5. Pass71,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    677124902352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail71,843 miles (+2,593)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    902408606948
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    391211228258
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Fail69,250 miles (+3,564)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,250 miles
    Test number
    362811747744
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass65,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,686 miles
    Test number
    438005782478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,678 miles (+3,190)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    831380532551
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass62,488 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    156268428295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,478 miles (+3,194)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    365916866932
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass59,284 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,284 miles
    Test number
    707576417550
    • AdvisorySump pour us

  14. Fail59,282 miles (+3,252)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    496545951161
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySump pour us

  15. Pass56,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    930074336887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,030 miles (+2,669)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    937242305269
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass53,361 miles (+2,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    493045734661
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak due to oil pan is corroded

  18. Pass50,781 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,781 miles
    Test number
    813157060320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,767 miles (+3,303)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,767 miles
    Test number
    230723552421
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass47,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    849699682052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail47,464 miles (+4,505)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    944370861644
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass42,959 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,959 miles
    Test number
    139757824222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    157785133255
    • 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)

  24. Fail39,569 miles (+4,387)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    897825833267
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail35,182 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,182 miles
    Test number
    196298672156
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass35,182 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,182 miles
    Test number
    236388672421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,997 miles
    Test number
    185327281135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,997 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,997 miles
    Test number
    459757981153
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB08 XBR

Does LB08 XBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XBR is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XBR?
The MOT on LB08 XBR is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XBR done?
LB08 XBR was recorded at 74,948 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has LB08 XBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XBR has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XBR 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 LB08 XBR find?
LB08 XBR passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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