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Kia Picanto

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 998 cc

LB15 JVUMOT history

LB15 JVU is a red petrol Kia Picanto first used on 9 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,072 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 JVU
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
9 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 JVU was last recorded at 71,072 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,459 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,613 miles
Average per year
5,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,072 miles
  • 2025 – 69,459 miles
  • 2024 – 68,104 miles
  • 2023 – 60,878 miles
  • 2022 – 51,010 miles
  • 2021 – 44,501 miles
  • 2020 – 42,681 miles
  • 2019 – 33,900 miles
  • 2018 – 26,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    676286016394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,072 miles (+1,613)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,072 miles
    Test number
    978579107225
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,459 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,459 miles
    Test number
    574378028778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    450356039146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked between tread 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail68,104 miles (+7,226)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    952780655944
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked between tread 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass60,878 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    194003146204
    • AdvisoryO/s/r handbrake only just met reqirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  7. Fail60,862 miles (+9,852)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,862 miles
    Test number
    895112616652
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass51,010 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    904777948412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f daytime running light not working

  9. Fail51,010 miles (+6,509)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    102661168599
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 0 (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f daytime running light not working

  10. Pass44,501 miles (+1,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,501 miles
    Test number
    299701632890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cracks on inner sidewalls 165/60/14

  11. Pass42,681 miles (+8,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,681 miles
    Test number
    533506810124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread outer, recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass33,900 miles (+7,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,900 miles
    Test number
    652127119484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass26,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,444 miles
    Test number
    914312894968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB15 JVU

Does LB15 JVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 JVU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 JVU?
The MOT on LB15 JVU is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 JVU done?
LB15 JVU was recorded at 71,072 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
Has LB15 JVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 JVU has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB15 JVU 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 JVU find?
LB15 JVU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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