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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 NCUMOT history

LB54 NCU is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
75,790 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 NCU
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
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 NCU was last recorded at 75,790 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,789 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,790 miles
  • 2023 – 68,172 miles
  • 2022 – 66,882 miles
  • 2021 – 57,811 miles
  • 2020 – 50,926 miles
  • 2019 – 47,646 miles
  • 2018 – 44,140 miles
  • 2017 – 40,537 miles
  • 2016 – 38,029 miles
  • 2015 – 35,811 miles
  • 2014 – 33,365 miles
  • 2013 – 30,430 miles
  • 2012 – 27,767 miles
  • 2011 – 25,149 miles
  • 2010 – 22,865 miles
  • 2009 – 18,784 miles
  • 2008 – 15,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,790 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS&OSRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate has delamination

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,790 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    617826568254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS&OS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail75,789 miles (+7,617)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,789 miles
    Test number
    499704893887
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS&OS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass68,172 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    958863217030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass66,882 miles (+9,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,882 miles
    Test number
    977036326485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,811 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    982983396913
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate has delamination (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail57,777 miles (+6,851)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    478428400920
    • MajorNearside Front Brake performance not tested Lefthand wheel sezied not turning freely (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Righthand lower ball joint has excessive play and ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate has delamination (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,926 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    462049428555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,646 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,646 miles
    Test number
    320141591428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    841479913181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,139 miles (+3,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    416040454709
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass40,537 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    230787754199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass38,029 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,029 miles
    Test number
    927936949235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,007 miles (+2,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,007 miles
    Test number
    807390486867
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass35,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,811 miles
    Test number
    216259015041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,811 miles (+2,446)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,811 miles
    Test number
    159089315401
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

  16. Pass33,365 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,365 miles
    Test number
    519967214048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,430 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    407901623084
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass30,430 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    916151023091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,767 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,767 miles
    Test number
    785797612066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,149 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    748260621000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,865 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,865 miles
    Test number
    420558810030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,784 miles (+3,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,784 miles
    Test number
    352844819011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,520 miles
    Test number
    320001928050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 NCU

Does LB54 NCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 NCU expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 NCU?
The MOT on LB54 NCU expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 NCU done?
LB54 NCU was recorded at 75,790 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has LB54 NCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 NCU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 NCU 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 NCU find?
LB54 NCU passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns&os; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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