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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 KHJMOT history

LB54 KHJ is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,703 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 KHJ
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
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 KHJ was last recorded at 117,703 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 12,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,667 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,036 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,703 miles
  • 2024 – 105,667 miles
  • 2023 – 103,031 miles
  • 2022 – 100,615 miles
  • 2020 – 96,734 miles
  • 2019 – 86,187 miles
  • 2018 – 80,895 miles
  • 2017 – 79,231 miles
  • 2016 – 74,784 miles
  • 2015 – 71,163 miles
  • 2014 – 69,298 miles
  • 2013 – 64,676 miles
  • 2012 – 58,991 miles
  • 2011 – 56,832 miles
  • 2009 – 42,930 miles
  • 2008 – 27,925 miles
  • 2007 – 16,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front tyre is perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre is perished close to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Radiator support is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,703 miles
    Test number
    550974381448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,692 miles (+12,025)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,692 miles
    Test number
    966198585489
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,667 miles (+2,636)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    771911292403
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,031 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    192674740574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished close to excess
    • AdvisoryRadiator support is corroded

  5. Fail103,015 miles (+59)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,015 miles
    Test number
    127814567418
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perished close to excess
    • AdvisoryRadiator support is corroded

  6. Fail102,956 miles (+2,341)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,956 miles
    Test number
    448379024786
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel is badly corroded

  7. Pass100,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    266496205277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail100,615 miles (+3,881)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    688633414706
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass96,734 miles (+10,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    181153376009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,187 miles (+5,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    313384100890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass80,895 miles (+1,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    732391962983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corroded and bent
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover loose

  12. Pass79,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    398698086243
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear (front off)trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail79,231 miles (+4,447)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    601974085567
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear (front off)trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass74,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    817919674219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,784 miles (+3,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    214275769535
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective safty catch seized (8.4.2)

  16. Pass71,163 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    378764375118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear beam axle ns bush deteriorated

  17. Fail71,163 miles (+1,865)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    148753775151
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear beam axle ns bush deteriorated

  18. Pass69,298 miles (+4,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,298 miles
    Test number
    198021074101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass64,676 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    938668473136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,670 miles (+5,679)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    997547573165
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear wiper spilt

  21. Fail58,991 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    166099472176
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  22. Pass58,991 miles (+2,159)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,991 miles
    Test number
    565799272110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  23. Pass56,832 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    908029571139
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat. child seat fitted to offside rear seat

  24. Fail56,832 miles (+13,902)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    417829171189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat. child seat fitted to offside rear seat

  25. Pass42,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    981834049312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,930 miles (+15,005)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    804864249304
    • FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass27,925 miles (+11,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,925 miles
    Test number
    694555848392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass16,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,509 miles
    Test number
    482139247329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 KHJ

Does LB54 KHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 KHJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 KHJ?
The MOT on LB54 KHJ is valid until 3 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 KHJ done?
LB54 KHJ was recorded at 117,703 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has LB54 KHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 KHJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 KHJ 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 KHJ find?
LB54 KHJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill.

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