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Kia Picanto

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,086 cc

LB54 NJXMOT history

LB54 NJX is a silver petrol Kia Picanto first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
82,294 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 NJX
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 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 NJX was last recorded at 82,294 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 7,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,065 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,229 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,294 miles
  • 2021 – 75,065 miles
  • 2020 – 69,241 miles
  • 2019 – 66,270 miles
  • 2018 – 62,419 miles
  • 2017 – 58,005 miles
  • 2016 – 55,605 miles
  • 2015 – 53,369 miles
  • 2014 – 50,287 miles
  • 2013 – 46,396 miles
  • 2012 – 37,521 miles
  • 2011 – 31,113 miles
  • 2010 – 29,674 miles
  • 2009 – 23,775 miles
  • 2008 – 13,828 miles
  • 2007 – 11,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,294 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Lower radiator panel/crossmember excessively corroded and holed
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRadiator insecure
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner , outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (1.1.15 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner , outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable bracket missing (1.1.15 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (1.1.15 (c))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Seriously damaged, affecting rear view
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVery advanced corrosion on underside

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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front lower radiator panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General corrosion over all underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil filter and sump leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,294 miles (+7,229)6 dangerous23 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,294 miles
    Test number
    972225869781
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Lower radiator panel/crossmember excessively corroded and holed
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRadiator insecure
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner , outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner , outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable bracket missing (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure back box joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged Seriously damaged, affecting rear view
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery advanced corrosion on underside

  2. Pass75,065 miles (+278)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    152806009931
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator panel corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over all underside
    • AdvisoryOil filter and sump leaking

  3. Fail74,787 miles (+5,546)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    505286775508
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly cable broken (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator panel corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over all underside
    • AdvisoryOil filter and sump leaking

  4. Pass69,241 miles (+2,971)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    418258940089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part of pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut slight lift top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part of pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just above minimum effort
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

  5. Pass66,270 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    403053523683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail66,268 miles (+3,849)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    756164048980
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose hitting rear spring (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass62,419 miles (+4,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    562346228336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,005 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    244982441460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,004 miles (+2,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,004 miles
    Test number
    340280763490
    • FailureOffside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass55,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    411399616172
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail55,605 miles (+2,236)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,605 miles
    Test number
    832754186598
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both starting to perish

  12. Pass53,369 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,369 miles
    Test number
    358346247961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    559847514352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,287 miles (+3,891)1 failure3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    465067614429
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass46,396 miles (+8,875)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,396 miles
    Test number
    469703723335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,521 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,521 miles
    Test number
    805966722393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,113 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,113 miles
    Test number
    855607901397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,674 miles (+5,899)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,674 miles
    Test number
    714241120378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise cut on nearside front tyre at outer sidewall no fabric exposed at time of test

  19. Pass23,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,775 miles
    Test number
    461931419437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail23,767 miles (+9,939)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,767 miles
    Test number
    423361219375
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass13,828 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    284542808380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,276 miles
    Test number
    652460627356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,276 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,276 miles
    Test number
    243496917391
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about LB54 NJX

Does LB54 NJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 NJX expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 NJX?
The MOT on LB54 NJX expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 NJX done?
LB54 NJX was recorded at 82,294 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has LB54 NJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 NJX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 NJX 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 NJX find?
LB54 NJX failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 6 dangerous defects, 23 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; front lower radiator panel/crossmember excessively corroded and holed; nearside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system, and 41 more.

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