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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 HTXMOT history

LB54 HTX is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
66,510 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 HTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 HTX was last recorded at 66,510 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2014: 50,871 miles, lower than 51,071 miles on 19 Sept 2013.

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
66,356 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
2,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,510 miles
  • 2024 – 56,267 miles
  • 2023 – 56,208 miles
  • 2022 – 55,943 miles
  • 2021 – 55,633 miles
  • 2020 – 55,294 miles
  • 2019 – 54,849 miles
  • 2018 – 54,263 miles
  • 2017 – 53,563 miles
  • 2016 – 52,749 miles
  • 2015 – 51,808 miles
  • 2014 – 50,873 miles
  • 2013 – 51,071 miles
  • 2012 – 49,535 miles
  • 2011 – 48,871 miles
  • 2010 – 46,185 miles
  • 2009 – 40,805 miles
  • 2008 – 33,536 miles
  • 2007 – 23,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,510 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,510 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,510 miles
    Test number
    711166145086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,356 miles (+10,089)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    735441167424
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,267 miles (+10)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,267 miles
    Test number
    119556824458
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mount area corroded and holed not considered to significantly reduce structural strength
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  4. Fail56,257 miles (+49)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    512311970731
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mount area corroded and holed not considered to significantly reduce structural strength
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  5. Pass56,208 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,208 miles
    Test number
    926278794594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake only just met requirements

  6. Fail56,199 miles (+256)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,199 miles
    Test number
    428323769329
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass55,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    564637103850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail55,943 miles (+310)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    237342672347
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass55,633 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    517869600062
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover cracked/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover cracked/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail55,633 miles (+339)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    673923714956
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/w (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/w (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover cracked/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover cracked/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,294 miles (+445)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,294 miles
    Test number
    586262054714
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass54,849 miles (+586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,849 miles
    Test number
    101287642142
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber weak

  13. Pass54,263 miles (+700)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    284206108739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass53,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,563 miles
    Test number
    964814656607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail53,562 miles (+813)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    527675195863
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass52,749 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,749 miles
    Test number
    859496977954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,808 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,808 miles
    Test number
    447364329000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

  18. Pass50,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,873 miles
    Test number
    997747944237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,871 miles (-200)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    399567344211
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

  20. Pass51,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    327442763488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail50,167 miles (+632)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,167 miles
    Test number
    818012263230
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass49,535 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    167090172261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,871 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    106224201303
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass48,871 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    469084401332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,185 miles (+5,380)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,185 miles
    Test number
    530084830340
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on inner edge

  26. Pass40,805 miles (+7,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,805 miles
    Test number
    821595149383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on inner edge

  27. Pass33,536 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    930654958313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,457 miles
    Test number
    533359537304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 HTX

Does LB54 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 HTX is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 HTX?
The MOT on LB54 HTX is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 HTX done?
LB54 HTX was recorded at 66,510 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
Has LB54 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 HTX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 HTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 HTX find?
LB54 HTX passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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