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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 GTUMOT history

LB54 GTU is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,271 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GTU was last recorded at 88,271 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,266 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,271 miles
  • 2024 – 88,244 miles
  • 2023 – 86,040 miles
  • 2022 – 84,241 miles
  • 2021 – 82,623 miles
  • 2020 – 81,343 miles
  • 2019 – 78,920 miles
  • 2018 – 76,567 miles
  • 2017 – 74,240 miles
  • 2016 – 71,962 miles
  • 2015 – 69,247 miles
  • 2014 – 66,854 miles
  • 2012 – 63,851 miles
  • 2011 – 58,436 miles
  • 2010 – 49,239 miles
  • 2009 – 39,383 miles
  • 2008 – 31,348 miles
  • 2007 – 23,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,271 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch not workingRecorded 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, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,271 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,271 miles
    Test number
    100966476061
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch not working

  2. Fail88,266 miles (+22)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,266 miles
    Test number
    387801005626
    • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch not working

  3. Fail88,244 miles (+2,204)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,244 miles
    Test number
    611413458018
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,040 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,040 miles
    Test number
    993117305592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail86,020 miles (+571)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    636192107399
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass85,449 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,449 miles
    Test number
    126630197678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,241 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    261911228785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,623 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    634645568119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    433366328703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,343 miles (+2,423)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    350292927096
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass78,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    906015633966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,920 miles (+2,353)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    831931131958
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass76,567 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,567 miles
    Test number
    856321857638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    950612541201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake is slightly binding on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail74,232 miles (+2,270)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    132342752689
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake is slightly binding on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass71,962 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,962 miles
    Test number
    349096068908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,247 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    907647525120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    397572834196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,854 miles (+3,003)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    289606724143
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass63,851 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    155507842371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake starting to bind

  21. Fail63,851 miles (+5,415)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    709737742323
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake starting to bind

  22. Pass58,436 miles (+9,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    485949541436
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,239 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    372591450356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,383 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    202182539329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,348 miles (+8,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,348 miles
    Test number
    830037548381
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass23,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,050 miles
    Test number
    983989147303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GTU

Does LB54 GTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 GTU is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GTU?
The MOT on LB54 GTU is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 GTU done?
LB54 GTU was recorded at 88,271 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has LB54 GTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GTU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 GTU 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 GTU find?
LB54 GTU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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