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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 CGUMOT history

LB54 CGU is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2025
Mileage
132,528 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 CGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 CGU was last recorded at 132,528 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,172 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
6,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,528 miles
  • 2024 – 132,172 miles
  • 2023 – 131,777 miles
  • 2022 – 125,429 miles
  • 2021 – 119,097 miles
  • 2020 – 114,447 miles
  • 2019 – 110,311 miles
  • 2018 – 102,056 miles
  • 2017 – 93,418 miles
  • 2016 – 83,365 miles
  • 2015 – 74,059 miles
  • 2014 – 68,256 miles
  • 2013 – 61,997 miles
  • 2012 – 55,827 miles
  • 2011 – 48,953 miles
  • 2010 – 42,735 miles
  • 2009 – 36,126 miles
  • 2008 – 29,896 miles
  • 2007 – 23,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,528 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Wheel trims fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,528 miles (+356)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,528 miles
    Test number
    589239220855
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,172 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    953594652592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    465123968013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,774 miles (+6,345)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,774 miles
    Test number
    324130559754
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass125,429 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    537096676191
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail125,426 miles (+6,329)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,426 miles
    Test number
    698536745997
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,097 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    336737970122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,447 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,447 miles
    Test number
    935455550533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,311 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    501172387633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,308 miles (+8,252)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,308 miles
    Test number
    537250487045
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass102,056 miles (+8,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    649525639919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

  12. Pass93,418 miles (+10,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,418 miles
    Test number
    741823938069
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  13. Pass83,365 miles (+9,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,365 miles
    Test number
    674080438314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  14. Pass74,059 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    318668137133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,256 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,256 miles
    Test number
    129281134302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,997 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    609670033378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,827 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,827 miles
    Test number
    287581232314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,953 miles (+6,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,953 miles
    Test number
    446459121387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,735 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    992796420370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,126 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    463404429392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,896 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,896 miles
    Test number
    913734728392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    491267817425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 CGU

Does LB54 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 CGU expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 CGU?
The MOT on LB54 CGU expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 CGU done?
LB54 CGU was recorded at 132,528 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,053 miles a year.
Has LB54 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 CGU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 CGU 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 CGU find?
LB54 CGU failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer, and 2 more.

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