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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB54 BYDMOT history

LB54 BYD is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
156,394 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BYD was last recorded at 156,394 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,381 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,394 miles
  • 2024 – 155,313 miles
  • 2023 – 153,459 miles
  • 2022 – 149,658 miles
  • 2021 – 140,587 miles
  • 2020 – 133,089 miles
  • 2019 – 126,308 miles
  • 2018 – 115,050 miles
  • 2017 – 104,897 miles
  • 2016 – 94,733 miles
  • 2015 – 85,087 miles
  • 2014 – 80,088 miles
  • 2012 – 62,782 miles
  • 2011 – 41,008 miles
  • 2010 – 36,115 miles
  • 2009 – 32,300 miles
  • 2008 – 29,647 miles
  • 2007 – 24,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,394 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front cross member holed and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front legs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,394 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,394 miles
    Test number
    499141250463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail156,381 miles (+1,068)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,381 miles
    Test number
    267632167671
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass155,313 miles (+1,854)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,313 miles
    Test number
    701306992809
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass153,459 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,459 miles
    Test number
    676399416308
    • AdvisoryFront cross member holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront legs corroded

  5. Fail153,456 miles (+3,798)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,456 miles
    Test number
    993234931227
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront legs corroded

  6. Pass149,658 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,658 miles
    Test number
    983512035626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail149,655 miles (+9,068)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,655 miles
    Test number
    349448439819
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass140,587 miles (+7,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,587 miles
    Test number
    149890052413
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass133,089 miles (+6,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    581685541621
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rusty sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,308 miles (+11,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    126,308 miles
    Test number
    391336745186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,050 miles (+10,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    608463818204
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  12. Pass104,897 miles (+10,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,897 miles
    Test number
    420187906652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,733 miles (+9,646)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    963538593238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,087 miles (+4,999)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,087 miles
    Test number
    566486795105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,088 miles (+17,306)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,088 miles
    Test number
    926941714201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,782 miles (+21,774)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    707496902390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,008 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    439236401457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    410057600335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,115 miles (+786)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    634745400300
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass35,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    400713160121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,329 miles (+3,029)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    912723560148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass32,300 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    213467759488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,647 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,647 miles
    Test number
    403303078127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,323 miles
    Test number
    180218577135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 BYD

Does LB54 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BYD expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BYD?
The MOT on LB54 BYD expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BYD done?
LB54 BYD was recorded at 156,394 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 7,289 miles a year.
Has LB54 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BYD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 BYD 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 LB54 BYD find?
LB54 BYD passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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