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Kia Picanto

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB54 KUUMOT history

LB54 KUU is a black petrol Kia Picanto first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
113,823 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 KUU
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 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 KUU was last recorded at 113,823 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,317 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
4,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,823 miles
  • 2025 – 113,317 miles
  • 2024 – 112,710 miles
  • 2023 – 111,503 miles
  • 2022 – 109,701 miles
  • 2021 – 107,596 miles
  • 2020 – 105,831 miles
  • 2019 – 101,390 miles
  • 2018 – 99,169 miles
  • 2017 – 92,029 miles
  • 2016 – 78,937 miles
  • 2015 – 75,842 miles
  • 2014 – 71,444 miles
  • 2012 – 65,512 miles
  • 2010 – 52,427 miles
  • 2009 – 39,732 miles
  • 2008 – 31,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,823 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCar heavily corroded in parts

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.

  • Car corroded in parts

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,823 miles (+506)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    913610772259
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCar heavily corroded in parts

  2. Pass113,317 miles (+607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,317 miles
    Test number
    884624121813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCar corroded in parts

  3. Pass112,710 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,710 miles
    Test number
    128429027027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCar corroded in parts

  4. Pass111,503 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    750820560935
    • AdvisoryCar corroded in parts

  5. Pass109,701 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    771490631934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,596 miles (+1,765)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    673521869063
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,831 miles (+4,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,831 miles
    Test number
    519536327254
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    883098183297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,390 miles (+2,221)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    931630045319
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. Pass99,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,169 miles
    Test number
    577272333890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,164 miles (+7,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    831413578574
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass92,029 miles (+13,092)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    335325415609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,937 miles (+3,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    382798786428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass75,842 miles (+4,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    657938425061
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass71,444 miles (+5,932)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,444 miles
    Test number
    405384514088
    • NoteChild seat in rear

  16. Pass65,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,512 miles
    Test number
    686333152371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,511 miles (+6,377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    445193352343
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,134 miles (+6,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,134 miles
    Test number
    156043502071
    • NoteN/S/R childseat fitted, seatbelt not tested

  19. Pass52,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,427 miles
    Test number
    431036150319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,425 miles (+7,000)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    811426850344
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion on rear discs

  21. Pass45,425 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    194284600073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,732 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    903015709002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,384 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    444503508005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass31,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    840463008034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 KUU

Does LB54 KUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 KUU expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 KUU?
The MOT on LB54 KUU expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 KUU done?
LB54 KUU was recorded at 113,823 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,566 miles a year.
Has LB54 KUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 KUU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 KUU 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 KUU find?
LB54 KUU failed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm likely to become detached; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 6 more.

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