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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB54 BZNMOT history

LB54 BZN is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
142,992 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BZN was last recorded at 142,992 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 7,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2011: 87,126 miles, lower than 87,216 miles on 19 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,793 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,199 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,992 miles
  • 2023 – 135,793 miles
  • 2022 – 134,291 miles
  • 2021 – 132,925 miles
  • 2020 – 131,349 miles
  • 2019 – 129,595 miles
  • 2018 – 127,607 miles
  • 2017 – 123,300 miles
  • 2016 – 118,694 miles
  • 2015 – 113,799 miles
  • 2014 – 107,094 miles
  • 2013 – 100,120 miles
  • 2012 – 93,390 miles
  • 2011 – 87,126 miles
  • 2010 – 71,965 miles
  • 2009 – 54,140 miles
  • 2007 – 37,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,992 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,992 miles (+7,199)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,992 miles
    Test number
    903910937979
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,793 miles (+1,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,793 miles
    Test number
    854644729263
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexys (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass134,291 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    559009627340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,925 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    513904150648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,349 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,349 miles
    Test number
    615465441954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,595 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,595 miles
    Test number
    484881629419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,579 miles (+1,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    758733491980
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,607 miles (+4,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,607 miles
    Test number
    931604781133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass123,300 miles (+4,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,300 miles
    Test number
    529620452764
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass118,694 miles (+602)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,694 miles
    Test number
    354582531385
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail118,092 miles (+4,293)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,092 miles
    Test number
    571662267057
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm heavily cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass113,799 miles (+6,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    149141575009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass107,094 miles (+6,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,094 miles
    Test number
    107410584435
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass100,120 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,120 miles
    Test number
    107877483456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,119 miles (+6,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    695614483011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass93,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,390 miles
    Test number
    377905772009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail93,390 miles (+6,264)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,390 miles
    Test number
    349695172080
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers poor

  18. Pass87,126 miles (-90)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,126 miles
    Test number
    287508691011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,216 miles (+15,251)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    675118471019
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVery heavy oil leak

  20. Pass71,965 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,965 miles
    Test number
    173963940495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,877 miles (+17,737)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,877 miles
    Test number
    311482940088
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass54,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    543045619014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,140 miles (+16,819)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    161895819002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    343135427338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 BZN

Does LB54 BZN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BZN expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BZN?
The MOT on LB54 BZN expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BZN done?
LB54 BZN was recorded at 142,992 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has LB54 BZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BZN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LB54 BZN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 BZN find?
LB54 BZN passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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