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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB54 BYWMOT history

LB54 BYW is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
133,239 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BYW
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 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 BYW was last recorded at 133,239 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 13,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,222 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13,017 miles
Average per year
7,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,239 miles
  • 2022 – 120,222 miles
  • 2021 – 106,211 miles
  • 2020 – 103,320 miles
  • 2019 – 93,729 miles
  • 2018 – 93,140 miles
  • 2017 – 90,652 miles
  • 2016 – 86,539 miles
  • 2015 – 81,596 miles
  • 2014 – 78,023 miles
  • 2013 – 74,667 miles
  • 2012 – 69,658 miles
  • 2011 – 50,535 miles
  • 2010 – 34,609 miles
  • 2009 – 23,819 miles
  • 2008 – 16,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,239 miles
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine and gear oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp poor pattern.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,239 miles (+13,017)1 dangerous9 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,239 miles
    Test number
    801700923099
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer 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))
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass120,222 miles (+281)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,222 miles
    Test number
    101045670086
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gear oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp poor pattern.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail119,941 miles (+13,730)8 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    759365506549
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt missing All rear seat belts inaccessible. (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gear oil leak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp poor pattern.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,211 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,211 miles
    Test number
    651950708829
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail106,062 miles (+2,742)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,062 miles
    Test number
    282526385632
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,320 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    928069070481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,319 miles (+9,590)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,319 miles
    Test number
    657932385358
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass93,729 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    978523676928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,727 miles (+587)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    119714322008
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight plastic deuterated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight plastic deuterated (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes binding
  10. Pass93,140 miles (+2,488)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    905356795869
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass90,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,652 miles
    Test number
    524090754305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,249 miles (+3,710)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    483612852753
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass86,539 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,539 miles
    Test number
    798854435636
    • AdvisoryAdvise all tyres perishing and front tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to brake pipes
  14. Pass81,596 miles (+3,573)5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    436344225209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber split
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy ?
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone corodded
    • NoteOffside rear beam axle bush slightly deterioated
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split
    • NoteSigns of engine oil leak
    • NoteSurface corossion in both front to rear metal brake pipes
  15. Pass78,023 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    308721534414
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise brake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteAdvise oil filler cap missing (temporary one fited for test)
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres perishing ,staggered and wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs
  16. Fail78,023 miles (+3,356)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    319871334283
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise brake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteAdvise oil filler cap missing (temporary one fited for test)
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres perishing ,staggered and wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs
  17. Pass74,667 miles (+5,009)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    358315133251
    • NoteAdvise minor oil leak on engine
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres slightly staggered
  18. Pass69,658 miles (+6,134)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,658 miles
    Test number
    115541652206
    • NoteAdvise brake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteAdvise minor marks in windscreen
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres slightly staggered
    • NoteAdvise slight play in front top suspension mounts
  19. Pass63,524 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,524 miles
    Test number
    878303892046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads
  20. Fail63,523 miles (+12,988)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    566061392024
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnable to see front brake pads
  21. Pass50,535 miles (+15,926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,535 miles
    Test number
    957270391041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    713088990036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,609 miles (+10,790)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    972176980010
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside fromt tyre has damage to outer sidwall
  24. Pass23,819 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,819 miles
    Test number
    622690499087
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Fail23,819 miles (+7,322)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,819 miles
    Test number
    400229889064
    • FailureOffside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  26. Pass16,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,497 miles
    Test number
    953895588080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 BYW

Does LB54 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BYW expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BYW?
The MOT on LB54 BYW expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BYW done?
LB54 BYW was recorded at 133,239 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 7,519 miles a year.
Has LB54 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BYW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 BYW 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 BYW find?
LB54 BYW failed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 1 defect repaired at the test: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety; central stop lamp(s) not working; front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle., and 8 more.

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