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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,099 cc

LB54 LZHMOT history

LB54 LZH is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 92,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,868 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,099 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LZH was last recorded at 92,868 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,868 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,868 miles
  • 2025 – 90,223 miles
  • 2024 – 89,058 miles
  • 2022 – 87,800 miles
  • 2021 – 86,162 miles
  • 2020 – 84,481 miles
  • 2019 – 82,690 miles
  • 2018 – 79,739 miles
  • 2017 – 76,208 miles
  • 2016 – 72,723 miles
  • 2015 – 68,559 miles
  • 2014 – 63,641 miles
  • 2013 – 59,277 miles
  • 2012 – 54,910 miles
  • 2011 – 49,870 miles
  • 2010 – 44,781 miles
  • 2009 – 38,961 miles
  • 2008 – 32,274 miles
  • 2007 – 25,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,868 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,868 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,868 miles
    Test number
    769958767181
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,868 miles (+2,645)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,868 miles
    Test number
    601370872341
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    937449998945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,223 miles (+1,165)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    590155195853
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox holed (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,058 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,058 miles
    Test number
    134529880936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,057 miles (+1,257)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    531642881077
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,800 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    171367052967
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle shows signs of corrosion

  8. Fail87,800 miles (+1,638)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    591136374115
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle shows signs of corrosion

  9. Pass86,162 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,162 miles
    Test number
    964122847614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail86,162 miles (+1,681)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,162 miles
    Test number
    107950285546
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1656014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,481 miles
    Test number
    293783410021
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump porous? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,481 miles (+1,791)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,481 miles
    Test number
    744500378318
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump porous? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,690 miles
    Test number
    182771059963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,689 miles (+2,950)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    190510725381
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass79,739 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,739 miles
    Test number
    910658533002
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail79,737 miles (+3,529)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,737 miles
    Test number
    649185969922
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to nsr brake pipe no brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from flex (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  17. Pass76,208 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    405548758402
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail76,206 miles (+3,483)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    998707167411
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass72,723 miles (+4,164)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    426083898523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished all over plus small hole on tread area but no cords showing at time of test 165/60/14
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole but loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBot rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes to brake hoses slightly corroded

  20. Pass68,559 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    444247515211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes to flexies slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on tread area

  21. Fail68,542 miles (+4,901)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    828257771153
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes to flexies slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on tread area

  22. Pass63,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    215806854300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,641 miles (+4,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    229256554312
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass59,277 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    538483453304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass54,910 miles (+5,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,910 miles
    Test number
    509275752398
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass49,870 miles (+5,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,870 miles
    Test number
    895086551300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass44,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    721078240302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Fail44,781 miles (+5,820)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    490738640335
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass38,961 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    810471059362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,274 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,274 miles
    Test number
    730772038311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,004 miles
    Test number
    444461057498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 LZH

Does LB54 LZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 LZH is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LZH?
The MOT on LB54 LZH is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 LZH done?
LB54 LZH was recorded at 92,868 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,703 miles a year.
Has LB54 LZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LZH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 LZH 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 LZH find?
LB54 LZH passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper flexi, and 2 more.

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