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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

LB15 JVTMOT history

LB15 JVT is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 16 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 59,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,935 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 JVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 JVT was last recorded at 59,935 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 8,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,524 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,411 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,935 miles
  • 2024 – 51,524 miles
  • 2023 – 43,634 miles
  • 2022 – 39,158 miles
  • 2021 – 34,424 miles
  • 2020 – 28,765 miles
  • 2019 – 20,281 miles
  • 2018 – 12,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,935 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before 1st flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,935 miles (+8,411)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,935 miles
    Test number
    250778193121
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before 1st flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass51,524 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    727288431055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass49,160 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    654146598518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,159 miles (+5,525)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,159 miles
    Test number
    588908075192
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,634 miles (+4,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    432265205449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass39,158 miles (+4,734)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    265936625280
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    669754770658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,424 miles (+5,659)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    900027577799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass28,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    830381683949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,765 miles (+1,096)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    404930062862
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass27,669 miles (+7,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,669 miles
    Test number
    274722327266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass20,281 miles (+8,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    738941303738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass12,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,108 miles
    Test number
    718233944724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LB15 JVT

Does LB15 JVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 JVT is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB15 JVT?
The MOT on LB15 JVT is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 JVT done?
LB15 JVT was recorded at 59,935 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has LB15 JVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 JVT has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB15 JVT 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 LB15 JVT find?
LB15 JVT passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before 1st flexible pipe, and 1 more.

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